Drug Diversion Case Studies
Real-world drug diversion events — what happened, what went wrong, and how it could have been prevented.
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Recent Cases 2025-2026
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Arkansas Nurse Charged in Opioid Diversion Case (2025)
Arkansas
Arkansas nurse Caitlin Carol Adams was charged with three counts of fraud or deceit to procure a narcotic drug-forged prescription after allegedly trying to obtain 120 oxycodone pills with a fake prescription on Jan. 2 and, on Jan. 6, 180 oxycodone pills under a deceased patient's name in Jonesboro; the State Board of Nursing website said her license was under investigation.
Read the caseVirginia Nurse Convicted in Controlled Substance Diversion Case (2025)
Virginia
Cristina Schasse, a certified registered nurse anesthetist working through a contractor at HCA's Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Medical Center, pleaded guilty to federal charges of three counts of criminal tampering with consumer products involving fentanyl and Versed; sentencing was scheduled for October.
Read the caseIndiana Pharmacist Charged in Controlled Substance Diversion Case (2025)
Indiana
Former pharmacist Anthony Currie of Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana was arrested and charged with one count of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and three counts of theft after an audit found 32,827 pills worth nearly $23,000 missing. Charge only; no plea stated.
Read the caseNew York Pharmacist Sentenced in Opioid Diversion Case (2025)
New York
Pharmacist Mohamed Hassan was sentenced Dec. 18, 2025 in Brooklyn to 18 years in prison for his role in an oxycodone distribution scheme; the release says he was convicted.
Read the caseNew York Pharmacist Sentenced in Opioid Diversion Case (2025, case 2)
New York
Pharmacist Yousef Ennab was sentenced Dec. 16, 2025 in Brooklyn to 30 months in prison and ordered to forfeit $13,472.76 in the same oxycodone distribution case as pharmacist Mohamed Hassan.
Read the caseMichigan Physician Sentenced in Opioid Diversion Case (2025)
Michigan
Dr. Charise Valentine, 69, of Southfield was sentenced Sept. 24, 2025 to six years in prison following a jury trial conviction for conspiracy to unlawfully distribute opioids and 10 counts of illegal distribution of oxycodone and oxymorphone.
Read the caseVirginia Physician Sentenced in Controlled Substance Diversion Case (2025, case 2)
Virginia
Dr. David Allingham, 65, owner and sole licensed practitioner of Oakton Primary Care Center, was sentenced May 14, 2025 to 13 years in prison for conspiring to distribute oxycodone and amphetamines, maintaining drug premises and false statements relating to health care matters.
Read the caseWest Virginia Physician Sentenced in Opioid Diversion Case (2025)
West Virginia
Dr. Alexander V. Otellin, 57, formerly of Charleston, a fugitive apprehended overseas and extradited, was sentenced Jan. 8, 2025 to three years in prison plus three years of supervised release for unlawful distribution of oxycodone.
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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.
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Content is educational, not legal advice.