Indiana pharmacist charged in ‘astronomical’ drug theft case still holds ‘free and clear’ license

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 1,682

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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MUNCIE, Ind. — A former Muncie hospital pharmacist is facing multiple felony charges tied to the alleged theft of massive quantities of powerful opioids, but more than a year after his arrest — and even longer since the diversion was discovered — his Indiana pharmacy license remains active, unrestricted and untouched by state regulators.

Christopher Knoth, of Yorktown, was arrested in July 2024 by the IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Police Department after a hospital …

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