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.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.