The Indiana State Police arrested a Columbia City woman today as a result of a 2 month long investigation prompted by allegations of misconduct and theft by her employer, Parkview Whitley Hospital.

An investigation conducted by Trooper Andrew Mills revealed that on numerous instances between Nov. 13, and March 30, 40-year-old Britte E. Smith allegedly accessed the hospital’s Pyxis Machine, which is used to dispense or deliver drugs or controlled substances.

It is alleged that Smith accessed the Pyxis Machines in both the medical surgery and constant care units of the hospital for the controlled substance Hydromorphone HCL “for purposes other than patient care”. Smith was processed into the Whitley County Jail for interference with medical services, a Class C felony; theft, a Class D felony; and possession of a narcotic drug, a Class D felony.

Smith was released on a $10,000 surety bond and is scheduled to appear in the Whitley County Circuit Court at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 23.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.