Iowa Law Enforcement Seeks Assistance in Tracking Group Using Fraudulent CS Prescriptions

September 23, 2010 12:05 pm Topics: Controlled substances

The Iowa Department of Public Safety seeks assistance in tracking a group of individuals using fraudulent prescriptions to obtain controlled substances. Specifically, four unidentified individuals have obtained oxycodone using fraudulent prescriptions at a number of pharmacies in Iowa. Similar cases have occurred in Missouri, and it is believed that the same group of people is involved. The subjects are reported to have used multiple aliases, be in their 20s or 30s, and paid in cash. They have also been reported to use crutches when dropping off and picking up prescriptions. The fraudulent prescriptions were on legitimate prescription paper with valid prescriber names, but the addresses on them had been computer generated. Similar cases or relevant information can be reported to Criminal Intelligence Analyst Crystal Munson at the Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force by calling 515/270-8233, extension 119, or by e-mailing crystal.munson@polkcountyiowa.gov.