Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll's brother-in-law indicted after Pasco drug bust

[Tony_FLADEM]

The New Port Richey pharmacist who was federally indicted in connection with a large oxycontin-distribution ring is the brother-in-law of Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll.

Authorities say Edward Beckles, the 59-year-old owner and operator of Ed's Family Friendly Pharmacy, was providing prescription pain medication to two drug rings that operated between Florida and Kentucky. Beckles also dispensed pills to at least one woman in return for sex, authorities said.

Beckles is married to Carroll's sister, and upon his arrest he let federal Drug Enforcement Agency agents know of his powerful sister-in-law who knew nothing of the case or his activities.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/lt-gov-jennifer-carrolls-brother-in-law-indicted-after-pasco-drug-bust/1243394

[DCKit]

1. That's really not fair, but the Schadenfreude is making up for it. nt

[hay rick]

4. I confess to getting a little guilty pleasure here. nt

[DCKit]

5. "Ed's Friendly Pharmacy" says it all. nt

[mazzarro]

2. Was he one of "Flush Limpbone's" supplier?

Maybe he is still dolling out to Flush Limpbone through back doors!

[lpbk2713]

3. Ed's Pharmacy was just a little too Friendly.