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N.C. Police Officer Accused of Passing Fake Prescriptions, Insurance Fraud

June 9, 2005

Concord, N.C. Police Officer Dana Lynn Beninati has been suspended without pay after allegedly passing fake prescriptions and billing her insurance company. Lynn was arrested at her home and charged with 23 counts of prescription and 23 counts of insurance fraud and one count of attempted prescription fraud.

According to Police Chief Merl Hamilton, a Concord physician called police on May 20th and said Beninati might have filled illegal prescriptions for hydrocodone, a narcotic painkiller, at several pharmacies.

Beninati had been with the Concord Police Department since 2002. She is being held in the Cabarrus County Jail under $10,000 secured bond. She is scheduled to appear in court today.

Topics Fraud North Carolina Law Enforcement

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  • July 24, 2005 at 10:15 am
    Lincoln says:
    I can't believe this is what is posted when it is evident that your town is having problems. Obviously this police officer has a dependence problem that should be addressed, n... read more
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    Molly Ann says:
    you know nothing about the whole story Cathrine just like always you are lying about what you know. If you are going to run your mouth how about letting everyone know that it ... read more
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    Catherine Drake says:
    I am so sorry i posted this message about this girl I can't help myself I am really just a stupid insecure little girl that wished i could learn how to be a mother like her so... read more

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