Yale New Haven Med Resident Illegally Distributed Oxy: Feds

NEW HAVEN, CT —A Yale New Haven Health medical resident has been indicted on charges that she illegally distributed oxycodone, according to a statement from federal prosecutors. Jennifer Farrell, 37, was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute, controlled substances.

The indictment also charges Farrell with 35 counts of distribution of narcotics outside the scope of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose. Each charge carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years, according to the statement.

Farrell was a medical resident at Yale in the Emergency Department from July 2017 until June 2019. From March 2018 to March 2019, Farrell wrote numerous prescriptions for oxycodone for non-legitimate medical purposes in the name of at least five individuals, the indictment alleges.

Farrell was released on $200,000 bond and is currently with her family in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Also charged in the case was Jimiesha McKoy, 30, of New Haven, who was also charged in the indictment. She is currently being sought by law enforcement, according to the statement.