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egotripin on VA hospital locked down over gun threat on May 25 at 9:02 a.m.
I am sorry Seer but my husband (retired Airforce) gets his meds at the VA (one for pain) and he has never had a problem. This guy sounds like he over uses his meds and runs out before scheduled time. Which is the beginning of an addict. Mind you he also took a gun and threatened a gun this time so maybe he is not in his right mind!! I don/t fill so safe with my husband going to the VA now knowing this!!
The_Seer on VA hospital locked down over gun threat on May 24 at 10:17 a.m.
The VA is sometimes completely anal about their policies of filling prescriptions issued by physicians outside their facility. I used the VA in the late 90’s while finishing college and was issued a prescription by my dentist for six Vicodin (that I never took) for tooth pain before he could complete a root canal. My prescription went all over the hospital before ending up in the office of the hospital administrator. I got the same song and dance about my doctor not being there to authorize the prescription, even though I saw him several times walking through the waiting area. This was my first (and only) prescription for narcotics and I had to explain to the administrator why I required vicodin for tooth pain. I stated I wasn’t a medical expert and that she should call my dentist and asked why she issued the prescription.
All for six pills.
I understand questioning the veteran in this case. But I don’t really think it is their job to question the decisions of other medical professionals. It’s to provide services, which includes prescription re-fills, to qualified veterans. Nine years into treating this veteran with narcotics isn’t the time to start questioning the use of those drugs. More than likely his dependence began while still on active duty while recovering from wounds inflicted during conflict. That makes his dependence a service related disability and allowing his addiction to reach the point where he’d end up in jail for issuance of deadly threats is a fine way to say thanks for your service.
egotripin on Beauty school killer gets 14+ years on May 24 at 9:06 a.m.
There should never been a plea deal for this monster!!!! He is going to reoffend! I feel bad for the Cowell family….
meghannc on Man nets 2nd police chase in 3 weeks on May 23 at 5:39 p.m.
He would still be released if charges weren’t filed within three days.
kcc1029 on Man nets 2nd police chase in 3 weeks on May 23 at 3:21 p.m.
Maybe they will set his bond a little higher this time.
meghannc on Serial theft suspect charged, again on May 23 at 2:05 p.m.
Not quite. Thanks. ;)
gmatlow on Serial theft suspect charged, again on May 23 at 1:55 p.m.
Really? Aldrich is accused of “brutalizing” the home? Did the home try to fight back?
arliacne on 'Secret Shopper' loses $1,000 in fraud on May 22 at 5:43 p.m.
Why are people still this stupid!
DeadHandsofChe on Duncan wants to appeal death penalty on May 19 at 1:34 p.m.
He should be able to appeal the sentence.
bradcross on Happy 3rd birthday, Sirens & Gavels! on May 18 at 2:40 p.m.
Awesome! Congratulations, Meghann! Yours is the only writing that keeps me coming back to sr.com after saying goodbye to Spokane.
PartoviLaw on Happy 3rd birthday, Sirens & Gavels! on May 18 at 1:38 p.m.
Happy Birthday to my favorite blog!!! Keep it up, Meghann!
kateaallison on Happy 3rd birthday, Sirens & Gavels! on May 18 at 1:33 p.m.
Here’s to Sirens and Gavels, and to Megs, its intrepid creator!
WTGorWTF on Happy 3rd birthday, Sirens & Gavels! on May 18 at 1:20 p.m.
Way To Go, Megs! You’ve always been my favorite source for hard news in this town. :D
avocet on 4 teens arrested in North Side shooting on May 16 at 10:35 a.m.
Just a quibble…while technically still in their teens, these suspects are 18 and therefore adults.
On another note, any updates on the Brian Moore trial?
arliacne on Murder investigation 'ongoing, dynamic' on May 15 at 10:28 a.m.
Are all murder investigations handled with the enthusiasm this one is, or is this investigation simply getting more press?
Justice2 on 2 cars seized; murder probe continues on May 14 at 10:03 p.m.
Perhaps now is the time to ask for help from Seattle Police department or FBI.
polistra on City worker helps nab theft suspect on May 14 at 4:59 p.m.
Cultprits = good word for Charles Manson and Squeaky Fromme!
Newbie on Deputies credited with saving man's life on May 03 at 1:55 a.m.
@smittysturn—I will join you in commending the officers for doing the right thing in this situation! I am VERY unhappy with the officers who were involved with the entire Zehm incident and every one of them who supported the over-zealous behaviors that lead to all that nonsense. I am VERY pleased to see that 2 officers took the time to actually find out what was happening to this elderly gentleman and to help him. This is what we, the people, used to expect from our police force. Thank you to both of you who were human to this man!
writer26 on Phone scam targets Spokane businesses on May 02 at 7:31 p.m.
People should be aware that the police DO NOT contact people soliciting bond money on behalf of an arrested person. If ever you receive a call like that, you should contact local authorities. This was the advice posted at ww.callercenter.com and I certainly agree to it.
metaline on 3 busted near border w/ 58 lbs of coke on May 01 at 10:08 p.m.
Good job to the men in green.
brianrbreen on Thompson sentencing delayed again on April 30 at 10:55 a.m.
“Van Sickle is not doing his job.”
Actually he is, and there are a number of ways one could read this. I’m sure Judge Van Sickle has read all of the filings and read very carefully the Frederick’s deposition. I think he would be remiss in not allowing Mr. Fredericks the opportunity to in some way respond, and this is the way.
I don’t know but I think the defense team is worried about this. I know I would be if I were on it.
Just saying.
PlanB on Thompson sentencing delayed again on April 30 at 10:01 a.m.
Van Sickle is not doing his job.
princessdd on Thompson sentencing delayed again on April 30 at 8:55 a.m.
I don’t think I fully understand the judicial process here. It seems to me that most criminals, if convicted, are sentenced shortly thereafter - within a matter of days or maybe a week or two from the date of the conviction. Once they have been sentenced and are in prison is when the appeals process, if any, usually begins. How is it that Thompson can avoid being sentenced simply because his attorney is adamant about his innocence and wants to find some way to appeal the jury’s decision? Can’t this process of Orescovich finding fault with every aspect of the trial go on and on and on?
misjustice on Thompson sentencing delayed again on April 30 at 8:49 a.m.
Well, no surprise here.
CO had the liar, Fredericks, on his list of witnesses; if the testimony was so important and could have cleared Karl the Klubber, then why didn’t his own attorney call him to testify?
This is nothing more than a delaying tactic by the defense.
smittysturn on Deputies credited with saving man's life on April 29 at 12:39 a.m.
It’s funny how an article like this comes out, and all you see in the comment section is…..nothing. All the cop-hating blowhards must be busy doing something else.