Drug diversion cases in Maine

6 documented cases, 2005–2026.

Figures are derived from the 730 case records collected on this site, not from official state totals.

Custodial sentences stated

None of the 6 records states a prison or jail term.

Monetary penalties stated

Smallest: $20,000
Largest: $125,000

2 amounts in US dollars (civil settlements and penalties, criminal fines, restitution, forfeiture) in 2 of 6 records.

Drug classes involved

Opioids3
Other controlled substance2
Benzodiazepines1

A record naming drugs from two classes counts in both.

Settings involved

Hospital / health system4
Other / not classified2

Cases

Newest first

  1. Portland Mental Health Clinic Pays $20,000 to Settle Controlled Substances Act Violations 2026-01-26 · Portland, Maine · Other / not classified
  2. Northern Maine Medical Center Pays $125,000 to Settle Controlled Substances Act Allegations 2016-08-29 · Fort Kent, Maine · Hospital / health system
  3. Emergency room nurse sentenced for stealing prescription drugs from patient accounts via a hospital dispensing system 2014-03 · York, ME · Hospital / health system
  4. Hospital pharmacist convicted of stealing oxycodone and Ambien from Mid Coast Hospital for personal use 2013-10 · Brunswick, ME · Hospital / health system
  5. Former nurse pleads guilty to stealing hydromorphone from Mayo Regional Hospital 2010-11 · Dover-Foxcroft, ME · Hospital / health system
  6. Nursing home nurse took Percocet from a resident's medication supply for personal use 2005-06 · Kennebunk, ME · Other / not classified

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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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