Crime & Safety

New Providence Police: Scotch Plains Woman Attempted to Fill Fraudulent Oxycodone Prescription

The following arrest information was provided by the New Providence Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.


This release was provided by the New Providence Police Department.

Feb. 20, 2013:

Patrolman David Rodriguez arrested Stephanie Jacobus, 26, of Scotch Plains with attempting to obtain a controlled dangerous substance by fraud and forgery. 

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The charges stem from a report from CVS Pharmacy that she was attempted to fill a fraudulent prescription for Oxycodone. 

Detectives are investigating a male that was involved in this incident with Ms. Jacobus but fled the scene.  During the arrest, a warrant from Bernards Township Municipal Court was located. 

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Ms. Jacobus posted bail and was released with a pending court date.

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