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Fentanyl Faker Behind Bars
In a shocking case of prescription abuse, Abbe L. Terry, 51, of East Alton, Illinois, has been sentenced to six months in prison for obtaining fentanyl through fraud and forgery.
Terry, who used forged prescriptions to obtain the highly addictive painkiller, will also serve one year of supervised release and pay $300 in special assessments.
The shocking scheme came to light when Terry admitted to using a home computer to create fake prescriptions for Duragesic Patches, also known as Fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance. The patches were obtained from pharmacies in Alton, Illinois, on multiple occasions between May 10, 2013, and October 23, 2013.
Terry’s scheme was just one of many cases of prescription abuse that have plagued the nation in recent years. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has been linked to a number of overdose deaths and is considered one of the most addictive substances available.
According to court documents, Terry used her fake prescriptions to obtain the fentanyl from pharmacies in Alton, Illinois, on multiple occasions. The prescriptions were not lawfully prescribed to her, and Terry’s actions put not only her own life at risk but also the lives of others who may have been affected by her actions.
Terry’s sentence is a stark reminder of the consequences of prescription abuse and the importance of adhering to the law when it comes to accessing controlled substances. As the nation continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic, cases like Terry’s serve as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of prescription abuse.
Follow @SDILNews for more updates on this case and other high-profile crimes in the Southern District of Illinois.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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