Oxycodone Prescription Scheme Leads to Prison for New Haven Man

NEW HAVEN, CT — A city man was sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in an oxycodone prescription scheme.

Julian Cintron, 37, was described by federal prosecutors as a leading member of the organization.

The DEA and other law enforcement agencies investigated the organization beginning in 2012. Members of the conspiracy stole more than 50 doctors and medical professional's identifying information and fraudulently obtained more than 80,000 prescription oxycodone pills.

Runners would fill fraudulent prescriptions around Connecticut, according to the U.S. Attorney District of Connecticut office.

Nearly all the runners were covered under Medicaid. Pills were sold on the street for $20 to $30 per 30 mg pill.

Eleven people were charged as part of the conspiracy.

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