Surgery Tech Charged With Stealing Meds Previously Stole Syringes

DENVER (AP/CBS) – A former surgery technician has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of stealing painkillers intended for patients at a Colorado hospital.
Rocky Allen, 28, entered his plea Friday. He’s charged with tampering with a consumer product and obtaining a controlled substance by deceit.
Rocky Allen (credit: CBS)
Prosecutors say he took syringes filled with painkillers at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood and replaced them with some other substance. That substance hasn&r