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Doctor Faces Prescription Fraud Charges

LAKE RIDGE, Va. — Police made another drug bust in their wide reaching Dragon Slayer operation. This time, the person facing charges is a doctor in Lake Ridge.

Here’s the police report:

Narcotics Investigation – On July 15th, detectives from the Prince William-Manassas-Manassas Park Narcotics Task Force concluded a narcotics investigation involving the distribution of prescription pain medications with the execution of a search warrant at the Neurological Center of Northern Virginia located at 2050 Old Bridge Rd, #200 in Woodbridge (22192). During the investigation, detectives learned that the accused, a licensed physician, was writing prescriptions for pain medications without properly performing necessary medical exams. This investigation stemmed from the recent Dragon Slayer Operation which targeted distributers of prescription pain medications and heroin. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

Arrested on July 15th:

Samad ORAEE, 53, of 8305 Alvord Dr in McLean

Charged with 2 counts of prescription fraud

Court date: pending | Bond: $5,000 unsecured

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