Central Iowa Pharmacist Allegedly Stole Pills, Created Fraudulent Prescription Records

Central Iowa pharmacist allegedly stole pills, created fraudulent prescription records

Indianola Hy-Vee pharmacist Jeffrey Bates allegedly took more than 3,000 pills worth over $14,000.

Indianola pharmacist stole pills & tampered with records, police say

INDIANOLA, Iowa -- An Indianola pharmacist has been arrested for allegedly stealing pills and tampering with documents to cover up the theft. Jeffrey Bates The Indianola Police Department said Jeffrey Bates, 42, was arrested Friday morning following an investigation into fraudulent prescription practices at the Hy-Vee pharmacy in Indianola. Bates is charged with: Prohibited Acts – 8 Counts (Class C Felony) Theft-1st Degree – 1 Count (Class C F…

Indianola police arrest pharmacist for fraudulent prescription practices

At approximately 7:45 a.m. Friday, May 30, the Indianola Police Department arrested Jeffrey Bates, 42, of Indianola, following a joint, one-month investigation into fraudulent prescription practices at the Hy-Vee pharmacy located at 910 N. Jefferson Way in Indianola.