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Pelham nurse sentenced for stealing fentanyl from Stamford surgical center

Authorities say Kristen Carotenuto took vials of drugs from a Stamford surgical center, used them, then refilled the vials with saline or water and returned them for patient use.

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Aug 13, 2025, 7:36 AM

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A woman from Pelham who worked as a nurse in Connecticut has been sentenced to five months in prison for stealing fentanyl and other medications.

Authorities say Kristen Carotenuto took vials of drugs from a Stamford surgical center, used them, then refilled the vials with saline or water and returned them for patient use.

The 35-year-old was also sentenced to three years of supervised release.

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