"Doctor Shopper" Receives Probation Drug seeker's bogus stories don't add up.

by: Sarah Collett
In August of 2007, police responded to an injury complaint on Clays Mill Road. Patrol officers located Sarah Collett, age 55, who claimed to have been pushed out of a moving vehicle. The officers noted she had no injuries or damage to her clothing, and further investigation revealed that Collett and another individual had been at an area hospital demanding prescriptions for painkillers. When their demands were refused, due to multiple prescriptions being filled for them recently, they became disruptive and left the hospital. Collett was cited and released.

Prosecutor Lori BolingIn early July of 2008, Lexington police were summoned to another area hospital regarding a suspect who was displaying "drug seeking" behavior, and again met Ms. Collett. She was again trying to obtain a prescription for painkillers, and denied having sought any other medical treatment. Investigation showed that Collett had been treated at other area hospitals and had a current prescription for pain medication. Collett, who was a fugitive from her earlier charge, was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Detention Center.
Criminal records show that Collett has 11 prior convictions, including Public Intoxication, DUI, Giving a Police Officer a False Name, Theft, Possession of Controlled Substances, and Attempted Prescription Fraud. She pled guilty to two counts of Attempting to Obtain Controlled Substances by Fraud and was sentenced to two years, probated for five years.