Nurse Arrested for Diversion of Controlled Substances
Nurse Arrested for Diversion of Controlled Substances
New Hampshire nurse is alleged to have admitted to diverting hydromorphone for personal use repeatedly over the course of a few months.
[Deidentified] of Bradford, Vermont was arrested on August 8, 2022, on a complaint charging her with obtaining controlled substances by misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception or subterfuge, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced.
According to the complaint, on June 17, 2022, [Deidentified] was working as a nurse at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire, when hospital personnel noticed a discrepancy regarding the purported disposal of a dosage of hydromorphone. When confronted with the discrepancy, [Deidentified] is alleged to have admitted to diverting the substance for her personal use, and having done so repeatedly over the course of a few months. It is not believed that any patients were affected by [Deidentified] ’ diversion of medications.[Deidentified] was arrested on August 8 and had an initial appearance before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. She was released pending further proceedings.
This matter is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the Lebanon Police. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles L. Rombeau.
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
10 Alice Peck Day Dr, Lebanon, NH 03766
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Hospital
Has the incident been reported?
e.g. to local law enforcement, county board of health, state licensure board, and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
Yes
To whom has the incident been reported?
Local Law Enforcement
