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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Ohio Pharmacy Technician Sentenced in Opioid Diversion Case (2025)
Ohio
Curtis Green, 35, a certified pharmacy technician working for a hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute.
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Nebraska
Former North Platte, Nebraska advanced practice registered nurse Patrick Campbell, 41, was charged in U.S. District Court with acquiring a controlled substance by fraud; per Nebraska DHHS records he admitted in April 2023 to taking propofol and fentanyl for personal use while working at the North Platte Surgery Center..
Read the caseNorth Dakota Pharmacist Charged in Stimulant Diversion Case (2025)
North Dakota
Grand Forks pharmacist Brayden Peter Joseph Trontvet, 36, was charged (allegations only) with felony theft, deceptive writings and acquiring a controlled substance by fraud over stimulants allegedly taken June 2024 to May 2025; the probable cause summary says he cancelled prescriptions after printing labels and allegedly admitted stealing for about a year.
Read the caseIowa Pharmacist Sentenced in Opioid Diversion Case (2025)
Iowa
Fairfield pharmacist Bryan Paul Vander Linden, 43, who admitted diverting controlled substances from Summit Pharmacy of Iowa, was sentenced July 28, 2025 to four years of probation and a $9,500 fine.
Read the caseVirginia Physician Sentenced in Controlled Substance Diversion Case (2025)
Virginia
Duane Dixon, a former doctor at L5 Pain Clinic with clinics in Central and Southwest Virginia, sentenced to 40 months, a $35,000 fine and $200,000 forfeiture after pleading guilty (in 2023) to conspiring to distribute fentanyl and other opioids without a legitimate medical purpose and failing to report a pattern of health care fraud.
Read the caseIndiana Nurse Sentenced in Opioid Diversion Case (2025)
Indiana
Licensed practical nurse Debbie Armstrong, most recently at The Waters of Indianapolis, pleaded guilty to obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or deceit (oxycodone and hydrocodone discrepancies in Jan. 2024), was sentenced July 14 by a Marion County judge to 423 days of probation, and agreed to permanently surrender her LPN license.
Read the caseArkansas 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.
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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.