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Topic: Oxycodone
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) with the assistance of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Chrystal H. Hastings, 44, of Erin, TN. Hastings is charged with four counts of TennCare fraud for presenting forged prescriptions for the painkiller Oxycodone, using TennCare healthcare insurance benefits to pay for the forgeries. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Houston County Woman Charged with 31 Counts of TennCare Fraud
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) with the assistance of the 19th Judicial Drug Task Force today announced the arrest of Chrystal Hope Hastings, 44, of Erin, TN. She is charged with 31 counts of TennCare fraud and 25 counts of prescription drug fraud. ![]() Chrystal Hope Hastings of Houston County was charged in Montgomery County with TennCare Fraud. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies discover Drugs, Cash during Traffic Stop
Early Monday morning, Deputy Dale BeCraft initiated a traffic stop on Zinc Plant Road. The driver, Mario Andretti Reed, 46, initially stopped but then drove off at a high rate of speed. Reed’s vehicle, a 2003 Nissan Maxima, was later spotted by Deputy David Cox who initiated a second traffic stop on Elk Drive.
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2017 Tennessee Legislative First Session Final Report – Part 5Written by Curtis Johnson
This includes a measure making Tennessee the first state in the nation to offer all adults without a degree tuition-free access to community college; a new law rebuilding a safe and reliable transportation network, while reallocating revenues to maximize taxpayers’ return on that investment; and a bill which provides a responsible path to improve access to broadband through investment, deregulation, and education. Action in the General Assembly also included passage of a balanced budget which takes on no new debt, as well as legislation protecting the elderly, enhancing the state’s robust job growth, cracking down on crime, and boosting efforts as the fastest improving state in the nation in K-12 student achievement. Following is a report on key legislation passed this year. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Tennessee Leaders Call for Increased Awareness about Fentanyl
That’s the message leaders from the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security provided today during a press conference at TBI headquarters in Nashville. ![]() Tennessee Leaders say Misuse of the Powerful Drug Fentanyl and it’s Derivatives are Causing Overdoses and Deaths. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Four Tennessee Agency Leaders call for increased awareness about Fentanyl
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TBI issues Warning about recent spike in Fake Percocet Pills being Sold on the Streets
In recent days, Agents in the Middle Tennessee area have seen a spike in adulterated Percocet pills being sold on the street and are warning users that these counterfeit pills have deadly consequences. Active and ongoing investigations continue into the source of these pills. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
2016 Legislative Session of the 109th Tennessee General Assembly reportTennessee State Representative Curtis Johnson
State lawmakers also passed significant legislation to ease traffic congestion, reduce child abuse, aid farmers, increase access to healthcare and medication, increase voter participation and provide a safer environment for the elderly. Following, please find a copy of some of the highlights of this year’s legislative action. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Consumer Reports Investigates What Causes Pain, What Treats It, What Doesn’t – and How to Prevent ItAlso, CR looks at the prescription painkiller epidemic, efforts to curb overuse of opioids, and surprising truths about medical marijuana
To help consumers make better, more informed choices, Consumer Reports took a closer look at the issue of treating pain in a special report on what works and what doesn’t—and developed guidance on how to treat common ailments—including back, neck and joint pain. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Dickson County Woman arrested for Selling TennCare Drugs
The Office of Inspector General (OIG), with the assistance of the Dickson and Williamson County Sheriff’s Offices, announced the arrest of Vicki Lynn Spain, 46, of Dickson Tennessee. She is charged with TennCare fraud after authorities say she used TennCare benefits to obtain the painkiller Oxycodone, and later sold a portion. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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