Technician indicted for stealing controlled substances from pharmacy

WICHITA, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas woman with illegally taking controlled substances from her employer’s inventory.

According to court documents, Janice Mae Brown, 39, of Russell was indicted on one count of acquiring a controlled substance by deception.

Beginning at a date unknown and continuing through March 2025, Brown is accused of using her position as a pharmacy technician to remove amphetamine (Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin) from a pharmacy without proper authorization.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is investigating the case.

OTHER INDICTMENTS

Miguel De La Cruz, 22, a Guatemalan national residing illegally in Arkansas City was indicted on one count of resisting, opposing, impeding, and interfering with a federal officer. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is investigating the case. 

Jose Garcia-Villa, 43, a Mexican national residing illegally in the United States was indicted on one count of illegal reentry after deportation. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is investigating the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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