St. Mary’s County Vice Narcotics Detectives were contacted after several prescription pads were stolen from the Bean Medical Center.
Barbara Ann Sneden, 25 of Mechanicsville, was developed as a suspect. Fraudulent prescriptions began to surface at pharmacies in several counties including St. Mary’s.
As the investigation continued, Craig Michael Ringler, 28 of Mechanicsville, was also identified as a suspect. So far nearly 60 prescriptions have been identified as being forged and uttered from the stolen pads. It is possible that ten additional people will be charged in this theft scheme.
Suspect Sneden and Ringler were located at a California, Maryland hotel and detained. A Search and Seizure Warrant was obtained and executed. “Oxycontin”, “Oxycodone”, stolen prescriptions, forged and fraudulent prescriptions as well as paraphernalia were recovered.
The suspects were charged and numerous other charges and arrests are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.
