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04/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/14/2026 07:29

Former Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Possessing Controlled Substances with the Intent to Unlawfully Distribute Them

Former Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Possessing Controlled Substances with the Intent to Unlawfully Distribute Them

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Andrew Catalone, age 72, of Youngsville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on April 9, 2026 to unlawfully possessing controlled substances with the intent to distribute them. The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Farhana Islam, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) SAC Naomi Gruchacz.

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Action Details

  • Date:April 13, 2026
  • Agency:April 13, 2026; U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions
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