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Former nurse accused of stealing prescription drugs

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LINCOLNTON, N.C. — A former Carolinas Medical Center - Lincoln nurse was arrested Wednesday and accused of stealing prescription drugs from the hospital.

Jessica Brooks was charged with 19 felony counts of embezzlement of a controlled substance.

Jonathan James was also arrested.

The investigation started last month when the hospital reported missing vials of a powerful painkiller.

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