FOIA Request – DEA Registration, Delegation, and Controlled Substance Activity

LeRoy Nellis

4845 Twin Valley Dr.

Austin, TX 78731

Email: leroynellis2@gmail.com

Date: 

Drug Enforcement Administration

FOIA/Records Management Section

8701 Morrissette Drive

Springfield, VA 22152

RE: FOIA Request – DEA Registration, Delegation, and Controlled Substance Activity

Facility: Williamson County Jail, 306 W 4th St, Georgetown, TX 78626

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552), I am requesting copies of all records held by the Drug Enforcement Administration relating to controlled substance registrations, prescribing activity, delegation authority, and any investigative or regulatory action involving the following individuals or entities:

Physicians / Medical Providers

1. Dr. John Mark Janes, MD – Texas License H8939

2. Dr. Henry L. Higgins, MD – Texas License L6232

3. Any additional physicians whose DEA number is registered at, delegated to, or used by Williamson County Jail or its medical contractor(s).

4. Any APRNs, EMTs, or medical staff who were granted authority, explicitly or implicitly, to issue or administer controlled substances within the jail.

Records Requested

For each individual/entity listed, please provide:

1. DEA registration applications (Form-224 and renewals)

2. DEA registration status, restrictions, suspensions, or actions

3. ARCOS reports reflecting controlled substance activity

4. DEA Form-222 or digital controlled substance orders

5. Any suspicious activity reports or compliance flags

6. All DEA investigations, notes, audits, or inquiries involving:

Williamson County Jail

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office

Jail medical staff or contractors

7. All correspondence between DEA and Williamson County personnel

8. Any delegation or supervisory authority filed with DEA regarding mid-level practitioners (APRN, PA)

9. Any records showing controlled substances prescribed, dispensed, administered, or ordered under these DEA numbers at the jail.

Timeframe Requested

January 1, 2023 – Present

Fee Category

I request a fee waiver as this request concerns matters of significant public interest related to medical care in a government-operated detention facility. I am an individual requester and agree to pay up to $25.00 in fees unless otherwise notified.

Please send electronic records to: leroynellis2@gmail.com

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Respectfully,

/s/ LeRoy Nellis

(Handwritten signature if mailed)

LeRoy Nellis