What Happened
Tonya Denise Brown, a 48-year-old licensed practical nurse from Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, was charged on September 26, 2024 in a nine-count federal indictment. Two counts relate to controlled substances: use of a facility in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activity by using the internet to sell drugs including oxycodone and dextroamphetamine-amphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance by offering to sell oxycodone hydrochloride pills. The indictment also charges wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and false statements. The U.S. Attorney stated the indictment is merely a charge and guilt must be proven.
“by using the internet to sell drugs, including oxycodone and dextroamphetamine-amphetamine”
Related Guidance
- 15 Red Flags of Drug Diversion — Behavioral and transactional indicators of diversion.
- Investigation Playbook — How to investigate suspected diversion inside an organization.