Fairfield Man Accused Of Forging Oxycodone Prescription: Police

FAIRFIELD, CT — A 42-year-old Fairfield man was arrested on narcotics charges this month, after police said he attempted to obtain Oxycodone through a forged prescription.

Craig Deitz was charged with the following:

• Illegally obtaining prescription drugs
• Criminal attempt to commit possession of a controlled substance
• Second-degree forgery

The incident occurred on Feb. 1 at a CVS on Black Rock Turnpike, according to Fairfield Police Sgt. Jenna Wellington.

"Police initially responded on 1/30/2026 after a pharmacist reported that someone had attempted to obtain Oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance, with what they believe to be a fraudulent prescription," Wellington wrote in an email to Patch. "The pharmacist declined to fill the prescription and notified police. During the investigation, officers confirmed the prescription was forged."

Deitz returned to the pharmacy and again attempted to obtain the medication, Wellington said, and officers responded and took him into custody without incident.

Deitz was released after posting bond on bail of $5,000 bond, and was scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on Wednesday, Feb. 11.