Prescription Drugs News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Prescription Drugs news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Doctor And Her Granddaughter Sentenced To Prison For Unlawful Distribution Of Opioids 08/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber today sentenced Janet Pettyjohn (78, Spring Hill) to three years in federal prison and Shelly Gallagher (34, Brooksville) to six years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute drugs. As part of Pettyjohn's sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $34,132, the proceeds of the charged criminal conduct. Pettyjohn and Gallagher entered guilty pleas in May 2024. Former Division Chief of Logistics for Kootenai County EMSS Sentenced in Drug Diversion Scheme 08/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Scott Higgins, 57, of Coeur d'Alene, was sentenced yesterday on charges for theft from a program receiving federal funds and acquiring controlled substances by fraud, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.  Both charges relate to a drug diversion scheme that Higgins carried out over multiple years while employed as the Division Chief of Logistics for Kootenai County Emergency Medical Services System (KCEMSS). You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys