CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a shocking turn of events, 60-year-old Marcia Evans of Gilbert and 43-year-old Kimberly McCoy of Amherstdale were sentenced for their roles in the largest pharmacy theft in West Virginia history. Evans was sentenced to 10 months in prison, while McCoy received a 6-month sentence.
The theft, which occurred from 2014 to September 2016, involved the theft of over 23,000 dosage units of Suboxone and over 137,000 dosage units of Xanax from Riverside Pharmacy in Gilbert. Evans and McCoy, who were previously employed as pharmacy technicians, conspired with others to take the controlled substances from the pharmacy’s supply.
To conceal the shortage, Evans and McCoy manipulated the controlled substance count in the pharmacy’s computers. An audit revealed the shortage, and Evans and McCoy further admitted to selling some of the stolen Suboxone.
United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced the sentencing, stating that the sentences were consistent with federal guidelines. However, Stuart expressed concerns that the sentencing guidelines for Suboxone were too lenient, given the drug’s widespread abuse. He has requested that the DEA reconsider the scheduling of Suboxone to a classification that would provide more severe sentences.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy. The case is a result of the work of the Opioid Fraud Abuse and Detection Unit (OFADU), a Department of Justice initiative that uses data to identify and prosecute individuals contributing to the national opioid crisis.
Evans and McCoy are the latest individuals to be held accountable for their roles in the opioid crisis. As the nation continues to grapple with the devastating effects of opioid abuse, cases like this serve as a reminder of the importance of holding those responsible accountable.
This case is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combatting the opioid crisis. The sentencing of Evans and McCoy sends a strong message that those who engage in pharmacy theft and other forms of opioid-related crime will be held accountable.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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