A federal jury in London, Kentucky, has convicted Kimberly Jones, a Williamsburg pharmacist, of seven counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
According to the evidence presented at trial, Jones repeatedly filled prescriptions for significant quantities of Oxycodone and other controlled substances from a variety of out-of-state doctors.
The evidence also established that Jones dispensed controlled substances to certain patients who did not have prescriptions at the time Jones dispensed the drugs.
Following a six-day trial, the jury convicted Jones on seven counts of unlawfully dispensing controlled substances to patients outside the scope of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General, Drug Enforcement and Professional Practices Branch, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General.
Kimberly Jones, 53, owned and operated Kim’s Hometown Pharmacy in Williamsburg, Kentucky, from approximately 2008 to 2018.
Jones will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove. Jones faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and a term of supervision following the service of any sentence.
The Court will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the applicable federal statutes before imposing a sentence.
Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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