Stephanie Ann Murphy, 45, of Temple Hills, has been charged with theft of medication from the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, according to court documents filed in St. Mary’s County District Court. The alleged theft took place on March 17, 2024, and involves less than $100 worth of stolen medication. Murphy, a former registered nurse, is accused of stealing 21 tablets of Tramadol HCL, a controlled substance used for pain relief. She faces a charge of theft less than $100 under Maryland Criminal Code CR 7-104. According to investigators, Murphy was identified in security footage from the Veterans Home. The incident came to light after a request for a medication refill raised concerns. On March 17, 2024, a Nurse contacted the Assistant Director of Nursing at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, requesting a refill for a resident’s prescription. However, they found the request suspicious since the resident’s medication had already been refilled on March 12, 2024. The Assistant Director initiated an internal investigation, which included a review of security footage. The footage showed Murphy, who was working under the alias “Sandra Ann Martinez,” beginning her shift at approximately 11:22 p.m. on March 17 with three blister packs of medication. By the […]
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