Livonia Eye Doctor Faces Prescription Fraud Charges

Doctor Accused Of Fraudulently Prescribing Hydrocodone

LIVONIA, Mich. – The Drug Enforcement Agency announced Monday that police arrested the owner of Suburban Eye Center in Livonia.

Dr. John Jacobi, 48, of Novi, faces 30 counts of violating the Controlled Substance Act.

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The Livonia Police Department said Jacobi fraudulently prescribed himself and others with 96 prescriptions for a total of 5,640 doses of hydrocodone between November 2008 and December 2010.

Each count is a felony.

Livonia police said Jacobi is the owner of Suburban Eye Clinic at 32415 5 Mile Road.

Jacobi was arraigned Monday and was given a $50,000 personal bond.

He is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 29 for his preliminary examination.

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