Iowa Paramedic Accused of Stealing Fentanyl

The ravages of the opioid epidemic, driven by illicit fentanyl use, touch every corner of the United States. Too often, medical professionals with access to fentanyl are implicated in drug-related crimes. Any licensed physician, nurse, paramedic, or other health care provider accused of drug-related misconduct must be concerned about facing criminal charges and navigating a professional license disciplinary investigation and hearing.

At the LLF National Law Firm, we defend medical professionals, including paramedics, who are accused of professional misconduct. If you are facing a professional license investigation or hearing related to the theft of controlled substances or any other accusation of misconduct, our experienced attorneys can partner with you.

Call the Professional License Defense Team at 888-535-3686 or contact us online to discuss your case.

Paramedic Faces Criminal Charges and License Suspension for Stealing Opioids

The Iowa Capital Dispatch reported that a Carroll County paramedic is charged with stealing fentanyl from an ambulance service and replacing the stolen painkiller with saline. Teresa Marie Johnson faces felony charges for unlawfully obtaining a controlled substance through fraud or deceit. She has also been accused of multiple drug-related misdemeanors.

Iowa’s Bureau of Emergency and Medical Trauma Services (the board) oversees paramedic licensing and has suspended Johnson’s license by emergency order, alleging that Johnson poses an immediate threat to public safety. The board believes that Johnson removed fentanyl from three vials, replaced the painkiller with saline, and then glued the caps back on the containers. Additionally, she is accused of taking one full vial of fentanyl.

For licensed medical professionals, their proximity to medication, such as fentanyl, can lead to devastating personal and professional consequences, including drug use and addiction.

If you are a medical professional facing a license disciplinary investigation or hearing, the LLF National Law Firm can help. We understand the importance of your professional license and can partner with you to challenge any allegations made against you.

You Are Not Alone

It can be isolating and exhausting to be targeted by a license disciplinary investigation or hearing. Many professionals find it difficult to admit they need assistance or believe their only option is to resign themselves to accusations without a fight.

You don’t have to fight alone. You don’t need to quit. Instead, our experienced attorneys are ready to partner with you to challenge any threat to your license. We can help you protect your career and license.

At the LLF National Law Firm, we defend medical professionals facing misconduct allegations, including those involving drugs. You spent years studying, training, and working to earn your license. An isolated error or misjudgment should not destroy your life or livelihood.

The LLF National Law Firm Professional License Defense Team can defend you and your professional license from allegations of misconduct. To partner with us, call the LLF National Law Firm offices at 888-535-3686 or complete an online consultation form.