Nurse Arrested for Allegedly Diverting Hospital Medications, Supplying Man Found Dead

A 41-year-old nurse has been arrested on suspicion of diverting restricted medications from the São João Batista Hospital in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro. He is also accused of supplying these drugs to a man who was found dead in his home in Barra Mansa on July 4th. The investigation began after the deceased was discovered, and subsequent analysis of his mobile phone revealed conversations indicating negotiations and purchases of medications with the nurse. Authorities believe the nurse was aware of the intended use of these drugs. The victim, who also worked at São João Batista Hospital, reportedly acquired restricted anesthetic medications from the suspect, who worked in the hospital's ICU. Evidence suggests these medications may have been used on the day of the victim's death. During the nurse's arrest, medications believed to have been stolen from the hospital were seized from his residence and will undergo forensic examination. Following a custody hearing on Thursday, August 16th, the judge confirmed the arrest warrant issued by the Barra Mansa Justice system. The nurse remains in custody pending further investigation by the Civil Police.