- An Ohio veterinarian and his alleged accomplice have been indicted after using the name of a deceased dog to illegally obtain thousands of prescription pills.
- Dr Kris L Taylor, owner of Landings Animal Hospital in Avon Lake, and Camille Angulat-Nieto allegedly wrote and filled over 20 prescriptions for oxycodone and Xanax in the name of a dead dog named Punkin.
- The fraudulent prescriptions were allegedly filled at various pharmacies across Northeast Ohio between August 2024 and June 2025.
- Both individuals face multiple felony charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, deception to obtain dangerous drugs, and illegal processing of drug documents.
- Taylor has pleaded not guilty and was released on a $500,000 bond, while the animal hospital announced plans to remain open.
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