Nurse Arrested for Stealing Pills from Jail
Nurse Arrested for Stealing Pills from Jail
Former detention center nurse was arrested for stealing antibiotics and other non-narcotic medications and giving them to family members.
A Moore County Detention Center nurse was arrested Friday for stealing antibiotics and giving them to family members, according to the sheriff’s office.
[Deidentified] is a former nurse that worked for Southern Health Partners and was assigned to the Moore County Detention Center.
Deputies said they learned [Deidentified] took antibiotics and other non-narcotic medications and gave them to a family member. [Deidentified]’s nursing license did not allow her to dispense medication without a doctor’s order.
[Deidentified] was arrested and charged with:
Two counts of larceny by employee
Two counts of practicing medicine without a license
Two counts of practicing pharmacy without a license
Two counts of felony conspiracy
[Deidentified] received a $100,000 secured bond and has a court date on Sept. 15, 2022
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Moore County Detention Center
104 W Saunders St, Carthage, NC 28327, USA
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
