I-Team: Atlanta VA worker accused of drug deals quits job

By Johnny Edwards Updated August 22, 2024 ATLANTA - A social worker at the Atlanta VA caught on video allegedly buying methadone from patients is off the federal payroll, while DeKalb County prosecutors continue reviewing the evidence against him. A VA spokeswoman confirmed Philip Fritz resigned while under investigation, effective August 13. That’s one week after the FOX 5 I-Team aired clips of cell phone videos showing him in his office allegedly discussing price with a patient, handling methadone bottles and putting some away behind his desk, and peeling off a label. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/va-worker-accused-drug-deals-patients-quits-his-job