A Jefferson County dentist has been charged with the illegal distribution of controlled substances.
According to the one-count federal Information, Rodney B. Fultz, 63, aided and abetted by a person known to the Grand Jury, caused Schedule III controlled substances to be dispensed and distributed, outside the course of professional medical practice, by allowing D.C.K. to use his DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration number to issue prescriptions for hydrocodone.
The alleged violations by Fultz occurred between January 20, 2012, and November 5, 2012, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr., announced the charges against Fultz. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David Weiser and is being investigated by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
If convicted at trial, Fultz would face no more than 10 years in prison, a fine of $500,000 and up to a three-year period of supervised release.
The indictment of a person by a Federal Information is an accusation only and that person is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
This case highlights the importance of monitoring prescription practices to prevent diversion and protect public health.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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