Recent investigations conducted by the Tulsa Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration led to the arrest of seven men from different counties and cities all over Oklahoma.

According to Mark Woodward, spokesperson of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, investigations were prompted by several tips about steroids use, manufacture and distribution, which began in January 2007.

The seven men arrested faces possible charges for steroid importation, production and drug prescription.

Of the seven, two were practicing doctors. One practices family and sports medicine at the Gilrease Medical Center. According to reports, Dr. Gary Lee, 48, prescribed “off label” order of steroids for bodybuilding use. However, Dr. Lee claimed that the prescription was for treatment of sports-related injuries.

Dr. Brad Stahlheber, 34, was a former resident at Oklahoma State University Medical Center. His temporary credentials as an anesthesiologist at Muskogee Community Hospital were revoked following his arrest. Stahlheber previously worked at St. Francis Hospital from June 2008 to February 2009.

Woodward said that more arrest would follow as their investigations further progress.

Others who were arrested include Tome Burke, Derek Davis and Christopher Jackson, all from Tulsa, Sherry Smith who was from Oklahoma City and Chris Waid from 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.

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