KANSAS CITY, MO – A brazen scheme to flood Kansas City streets with illegally obtained oxycodone has landed two men in federal court, both admitting guilt to charges stemming from a $1.2 million drug conspiracy. Gary D. Dickinson, also known as “James DeJong,” 50, and Douglas R. Parker, 51, both of Kansas City, Mo., confessed their roles in the operation, which ran from June 2013 to January 2016.
According to court documents, the pair weren’t just dealing drugs – they were manufacturing the means to do it. The conspiracy involved acquiring high-quality prescription paper and pilfering DEA registration numbers from legitimate healthcare providers. These stolen credentials were then used to forge prescriptions for 30mg oxycodone pills, which were then peddled on the streets for a hefty $15 to $25 a pop. The operation wasn’t subtle; it was a calculated attempt to profit from addiction.
The downfall began for Dickinson after several undercover buys by law enforcement. A December 23, 2013 raid on his residence revealed a drug manufacturer’s toolkit: prescription pill bottles, drug paraphernalia including pipes, syringes and scales, two laptops loaded with prescription templates, blank prescription paper, contact lists, and chillingly, written instructions on how to deflect pharmacist scrutiny. Dickinson confessed to sourcing the fraudulent prescriptions from co-defendant Robert G. Joy, also known as “Bear,” 34, of Kansas City, Mo., trading filled prescriptions for $175 to $225 worth of oxycodone. His troubles didn’t end there. On December 26, 2013, he was arrested attempting to fill a fake prescription in Odessa, Mo., and subsequently caught multiple times – once driving a stolen truck with 65 oxycodone pills, 6.5 grams of cocaine, and .85 grams of methamphetamine in his possession.
A subsequent search of Dickinson’s room at the Argosy Hotel on May 19, 2014, unearthed even more evidence of the elaborate fraud operation. Investigators found over 200 sheets of prescription-quality paper, additional false prescriptions, and more computer templates designed for forgery. Authorities estimate Dickinson was involved in fraudulently obtaining at least 60 grams of oxycodone for distribution. As part of his plea agreement, Dickinson will forfeit a money judgment, the amount to be determined by the court, representing his share of the criminal proceeds.
Parker’s involvement was equally damning. Arrested on December 17, 2013, while attempting to fill a fraudulent prescription at the Drexel Pharmacy in Drexel, Mo., he admitted to receiving the prescriptions from Dickinson and filling them for a $150 cut. He’s been linked to at least 21.6 grams of fraudulently obtained oxycodone. Parker has agreed to forfeit $14,400 to the government, representing his profits from the scheme. Both men are among eleven defendants who have pleaded guilty in this case.
Acting United States Attorney Tom Larson emphasized the seriousness of the case, highlighting the devastating impact of opioid abuse on communities. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to track down those responsible for fueling the region’s opioid crisis. The sentencing dates for both Dickinson and Parker have not yet been announced.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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