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.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.