A temporary pharmacist working at the Reasor's on 86th Street North in Owasso was taken into custody Friday after an Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics investigation concluded she had been stealing oxycodone from the store's pharmacy. Agents identified the suspect as Heather Marie Blackburn, who was booked on a complaint of theft of a controlled dangerous substance after staff at the grocery chain flagged irregularities that pointed to drug diversion.
OBN Says Paper Trail And Video Told The Story
OBN diversion agents in the Tulsa district opened the case in October after getting a tip from the pharmacy, then used interviews, record audits and security footage to zero in on Blackburn, spokesperson Mark Woodward told KOKH. According to that reporting, those steps ended with Blackburn's arrest Friday on the complaint of theft of a controlled dangerous substance.
"It is disappointing and concerning any time we have someone in the medical community committing crimes involving drugs in their care," OBN Director Donnie Anderson said, as quoted in the same report.
The Alleged Oxy Theft At A Busy Owasso Store
The alleged scheme played out at the Reasor's on 86th Street North in Owasso, which the company lists at 11815 E. 86th St. N. On its store page, Reasor's notes that the Owasso South 86th location includes a full pharmacy with a drive‑thru, posted pharmacy hours and a local phone number for customers.
Prior Arrest And Possible Legal Fallout
OBN investigators told KOKH that Blackburn had previously been arrested in Virginia on a similar allegation. She was booked in the local jail on the current complaint, and it will be up to prosecutors to decide whether to file formal charges.
Under Oklahoma law, stealing controlled dangerous substances is treated as a felony offense, and repeat violations can draw stiffer penalties, according to state statutes posted on Justia. How hard the hammer ultimately comes down will depend on the strength of the evidence and the decisions made by local prosecutors.
Case Likely Headed To Court And Licensing Review
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics lists a Tulsa district office that handles diversion cases in the area, including pharmacy investigations. If prosecutors decide to move forward, the case will go through county court and could trigger a separate look at Blackburn's license or other disciplinary action by state pharmacy regulators.
For now, local court records and future statements from OBN will provide the clearest window into what happens next in the Owasso pharmacy case.
