Drug diversion cases in Hawaii
8 documented cases, 2018–2024.
Figures are derived from the 730 case records collected on this site, not from official state totals.
Custodial sentences stated
Shortest: 12 months
Longest: 12 months
1 prison or jail term stated in 1 of 8 records. Probation, supervised release, home confinement and suspended terms are not counted.
Monetary penalties stated
None of the 8 records carries a recorded dollar penalty.
Drug classes involved
| Drug class | Records |
|---|---|
| Opioids | 6 |
| Stimulants | 2 |
A record naming drugs from two classes counts in both.
Settings involved
| Setting | Records |
|---|---|
| Hospital / health system | 4 |
| Other / not classified | 4 |
Cases
Newest first
- Hawaii nurse alleged to have swapped a patient's Adderall tablets for Seroquel 2024-09-09 · Other / not classified
- Maui nurse sanctioned after alleged diversion of Adderall from patient medication packet 2024-08 · Other / not classified
- Hilo Hospital Nurse Charged With Stealing Fentanyl 2022-09-23 · Hilo, Hawaii · Hospital / health system
- Hilo Medical Center nurse charged with fentanyl theft and drug possession 2022-04 · Hilo, HI · Hospital / health system
- Maui physician charged with unlawful distribution of hydrocodone after undercover visits 2020-10-08 · Other / not classified
- Hilo clinic physician and employees accused of unlawfully distributing opioids 2019-02 · Hilo, HI · Other / not classified
- Army hospital pharmacy technician admitted stealing and distributing hydrocodone and oxycodone 2019-02 · Oahu, Hawaii · Hospital / health system
- Hospital pharmacy technician diverted hydrocodone and oxycodone from a pharmacy vault through fraudulent automated dispensing transactions 2018-10 · Hospital / health system
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Disclaimer
Case summaries are based on public records (DOJ press releases, court documents, news reports). Charges are allegations unless a conviction is noted. Analysis is educational, not legal advice.
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