CARMEL, IN — A Carmel nurse practitioner and wellness clinic owner is facing multiple felony charges after an extensive investigation uncovered allegations of prescription fraud and the unlawful distribution of controlled substances. Authorities say the case, which spanned several months and involved both federal and local agencies, points to a disturbing pattern of misconduct within the medical field.
34-year-old Katherine Curtis was arrested Thursday morning and booked into the Hamilton County Jail on preliminary charges that include unlawful dispensation of a controlled substance, dealing in a controlled substance by a practitioner, possession of a narcotic drug, identity deception, and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. State business filings list Curtis as the owner or co-owner of Reclaim Wellness and the now-defunct Mind & Body Healthcare, LLC, both located in Carmel.
The arrest stems from an eight-month investigation led by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Task Force Officers and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Tactical Diversion Section, with assistance from the Carmel Police Department. Investigators say the probe began earlier this year when multiple pharmacies across Central Indiana reported suspicious prescription activity tied to Curtis. Pharmacists alleged she was overprescribing narcotics, issuing fraudulent prescriptions, and in some cases writing scripts using other practitioners’ names.
Detectives conducted a series of interviews, reviewed medical records, and collected pharmacy documentation that reportedly showed Curtis engaged in the illegal distribution of controlled substances — including ketamine. Some patients allegedly told investigators they were instructed to take doses home after receiving treatments at her clinic. On October 23, 2025, search warrants were executed at Curtis’s Carmel office and her residence, where law enforcement officials said they recovered additional evidence connected to the alleged crimes.
At least three pharmacists informed investigators that Curtis had been banned from filling prescriptions at several pharmacies across the region due to her prescribing patterns. The DEA confirmed that the investigation remains multi-jurisdictional and ongoing. Officials described the effort as an example of strong coordination between agencies working to protect the public from the unlawful diversion of narcotics.
Curtis remains in custody at the Hamilton County Jail, awaiting her initial court appearance. The probable cause affidavit outlining the evidence and formal charges is expected to be filed soon. In a statement, the IMPD said, “This case demonstrates the importance of collaboration between local and federal agencies to identify and stop the illegal diversion of controlled substances. Our task force remains committed to protecting the community from individuals who misuse their positions of trust.”