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Halifax Doctor Arrested

Monday, November 23, 2009 10:37:32 PM
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SOUTH DAYTONA -- A Volusia County doctor was arrested for trying to fraudulently obtain prescription drugs.

Edward Rutland is facing several charges including obtaining a controlled substance by prescription fraud.
 
Investigators said Rutland allegedly went to a South Daytona Walgreens to have two  prescriptions filled under the name of John Cooley.   

A store employee called police after discovering  the same prescriptions were received at other store locations.

Once questioned by police, Rutland admitted to the crime.

Rutland is a doctor in the urology department at Halifax Health Medical Center.

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