Aransas County grand jury returns 14 indictments (235) Feb 4, 2010
Rachel Marlene Boyd - controlled substance fraud, two counts; count one, on or about Sept. 12, 2009, possessed hydrocodone by tampering with and unauthorized taking of patient medication designated for patient (victim); count two, on or about Sept. 12, 2009, possessed hydrocodone by tampering with and unauthorized taking of patient medication designated for patient (second victim); $5,000 surety. Article Rating. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Coroner Puts Off Cause of Death Determination for Brittany Murphy Jan 31, 2010
Notes written by a coroner's investigator and obtained by celebrity website TMZ said numerous prescription drugs were found on Murphy's nightstand, including: Topamax, an anti-seizure medication also used for migraine headaches; Methylprednisolone, an anti-inflammatory; Fluoxetine, a medication for depression; Klonopin, an anti-anxiety medication; Carbamazepine, for diabetic symptoms and a bipolar medication; Ativan, another anti-anxiety medication; Vicoprofen, a pain reliever; Propranolol, for... (FOX61, CT)
Tryon worker charged in drug sale Jan 23, 2010
Lortab is a mixture of acetaminophen and hydrocodone, Inspector General Joseph Fisch said. The alleged $60 sale was made to a longtime maintenance worker at the facility. (Albany Times Union)
EPD arrests four after traffic stop Jan 20, 2010
A search revealed eight prescription Hydrocodone tablets, a bag with a half ounce of marijuana, 33 rocks of crack cocaine, clear plastic bags, a razor blade and a scale. There was also over 500 taken from one person. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Wacky crimes Jan 11, 2010
During a traffic stop for an expired license, the man was found to be in possession of hydrocodone and oxycodone pills, cocaine and a crack pipe. The man had the cocaine hidden in his buttocks. (The Palm Beach Post)