A McComb doctor is facing federal charges after pleading guilty to distributing a schedule IV controlled substance outside the scope of his professional practice.
Dr. Lawrence Edsel Stewart, 59, of McComb, Mississippi, pled guilty on September 9, 2016 before Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Bramlette III to distributing and dispensing a schedule IV controlled substance outside the scope of professional practice.
According to U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Davis and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Daniel Comeaux with the Drug Enforcement Administration – New Orleans Field Division, Stewart will be sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Bramlette III on September 27, 2016 and faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Mississippi Medical Board, and Mississippi Board of Nursing. Assistant U.S. Attorney Erin Chalk is prosecuting the case.
Stewart, a McComb resident, was charged with distributing and dispensing a schedule IV controlled substance outside the scope of professional practice, a federal offense that carries a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.
The investigation into Stewart’s activities is ongoing, and it is unclear how many patients were affected by his actions.
As the case moves forward, residents of McComb and surrounding areas can expect to see increased scrutiny of local healthcare providers and a renewed focus on ensuring that medical professionals are adhering to best practices and following the law.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Healthcare Abuse|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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