Crime
Carmel Nurse Practitioner and Business Owner Katherine Curtis Arrested and Jailed on Charges of Unlawful Dispensation and Dealing of Controlled Substances
CARMEL, IN – A Carmel nurse practitioner and wellness business owner is facing multiple felony charges after an extensive multi-agency investigation uncovered allegations of fraudulent prescription practices and unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
34-year-old Katherine Curtis was taken into custody Thursday morning and booked into the Hamilton County Jail on preliminary charges of unlawful dispensation of a controlled substance, dealing in a controlled substance by a practitioner, possession of a narcotic drug, identity deception, and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud.
According to state business records, Curtis is listed as the owner or part-owner of Reclaim Wellness and formerly Mind & Body Healthcare, LLC, both based in Carmel, Indiana.
The arrest follows an eight-month joint investigation led by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s (IMPD) Task Force Officers and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Tactical Diversion Section, with assistance from the Carmel Police Department.
Authorities say the case began earlier this year after multiple pharmacies across Central Indiana reported suspicious prescription activity linked to Curtis.
Pharmacists alleged that Curtis, a licensed nurse practitioner, was overprescribing medications, issuing fraudulent prescriptions, and, in some instances, writing scripts under other practitioners’ names.
Detectives conducted numerous interviews and obtained critical documentation from pharmacies during the course of the investigation.
Based on that evidence, officials believe Curtis engaged in the illegal dispensation of controlled substances, including ketamine, which some patients were reportedly instructed to take home after being administered at her clinic.
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, detectives executed search warrants at both Curtis’s Carmel office and her residence, recovering additional evidence related to the alleged crimes.
While details of the probable cause affidavit are expected to be filed by Friday, preliminary reports suggest widespread concern among both patients and pharmacists.
At least three pharmacists contacted investigators claiming Curtis had been banned from filling prescriptions at multiple pharmacies across Central Indiana.
A DEA spokesperson confirmed that the investigation was multi-jurisdictional, involving federal and local law enforcement agencies, including Carmel Police, IMPD, and the DEA Tactical Diversion Team.
Carmel Police officials have confirmed the case remains active and ongoing.
The IMPD released an official statement on Thursday, saying:
“This case demonstrates the importance of collaboration between local and federal agencies to identify and stop the illegal diversion of controlled substances. Our task force remains committed to protecting the community from individuals who misuse their positions of trust to distribute narcotics unlawfully.”
Further details, including specific evidence and court filings, will be released once the probable cause affidavit becomes public.
Curtis is currently being held at the Hamilton County Jail, pending her initial court appearance.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.