Two Tulsa doctors arrested for illegal prescription of steroidsThe Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs started receiving tips about steroid sales, manufacturing, and use.

A probe has been started since January 2007 and this year, 12 warrants were issued in three different counties and cities in Oklahoma. Eight were issued in Tulsa, two in Oklahoma City and two in Wagoner County.

Seven people were arrested by authorities including two doctors from Tulsa. They face various allegations such as importation, production and prescription of the drugs.

Dr. Gary Lee, 48, one of the two doctors arrested is a doctor of family and sports medicine. He practices at the Gilcrease Medical Center. Lee reportedly prescribed “off label” steroids that was meant to treat injuries and not for bodybuilding use.

Dr. Brad Stahlheber, 34, was a former Oklahoma State University Medical Center resident. He had temporary credentials as an anesthesiologist at Muskogee Community Hospital. However, according to a spokesperson, his license was revoked following his arrest. He used to work at St. Francis Hospital from June 2008 to February 2009.

Others who were arrested were Tom Burke, Derek Davis, and Christopher Jackson, all of Tulsa. Sherry Smith was arrested in Oklahoma City and Chris Waid of Bixby.

From Tulsa World:

After a long-term investigation of an illegal steroid ring, authorities arrested at least seven people, including two Tulsa doctors, officials announced Friday.