LITTLE ROCK, AR The criminal mastermind behind an elaborate interstate drugstore robbery ring, accountable for the theft of millions of dollars in regulated medications, has been condemned to almost 17 and a half years in federal incarceration. Keith Brown, a repeat offender, received a 209-month punishment for his directorial position in a criminal enterprise that carried out dozens of pharmacy break-ins across multiple states. The judgment, announced today by United States Attorney Jonathan D. Ross for the Eastern District of Arkansas, marks the culmination of a significant inquiry that resulted in the indictment of 42 individuals linked to the illicit operation. Brown, 35, of Humble, Texas, admitted guilt in September 2024 to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to engage in money laundering. Investigators revealed that Brown's group, which included documented gang members from Houston, Texas, was responsible for absconding with over 96,000 pills of S...