The operator of Infusion Wellness Spa in Cullman has been arrested on 25 felony counts related to fraudulent prescriptions.
Whitney Cheatham, 33 of Cullman, was charged with the following counts:
- 3 counts of drug trafficking (13A-12-231(3)(c)
- 1 count of criminal conspiracy to commit drug trafficking (13A-4-3)
- 1 count of attempted drug trafficking (13A-4-2(d)(2)
- 6 counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (13A-12-211)
- 1 count of attempted unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (13A-12-211)
- 1 count of criminal conspiracy to unlawfully distribute controlled substances (13A-12-204)
- 1 count of practicing medicine without a license (34-24-51)
- 11 counts of fourth-degree forgery (13A-9-4)
Her unusual smiling mugshot, taken by the Cullman Police Department, and another photo reporting her arrest are going viral on social media.
A search warrant was executed at Infusion Wellness on August 11. The Cullman Police Department had been notified on August 5 about a series of forged prescriptions filled at multiple local pharmacies. According to Cullman Police chief Joey Duncan, these prescriptions were used to obtain a range of medications, including controlled narcotics. Key evidence was collected in the search.
Arrest warrants for Cheatham were issued on August 15. She turned herself in on Saturday at 10:15 a.m. and was taken into custody without incident.
Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker said his office approved the warrants.
The defendant is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Jim ‘Zig’ Zeigler’s beat is the colorful and positive about Alabama -- her people, places, events, groups and prominent deaths. He is a former Alabama Public Service Commissioner and State Auditor. You can reach him for comments at [email protected].
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