Probation in IHS drug fraud case

MONDAY, JULY 15, 2002

A Montana woman was given two years probation on Wednesday for her part in a prescription drug scheme at an Indian Health Service hospital on the Crow Reservation.

Edwina P. Alden pleaded guilty to acquiring percocet. Authorities said she obtained 410 units of the prescription drug.

Alden is one of several people indicted and charged in the fraud ring.

Get the Story:
Crow Agency woman gets probation on drug charge (The Billings Gazette 7/14)

Relevant Links:
Indian Health Service - http://www.ihs.gov