He remains in the Harlan County jail. Dr. Sawaf's arrest came about a week before a wave of indictments involving more than 200 people across eastern Kentucky, stemming from alleged trafficking in OxyContin. Authorities say the prescription pain reliever is being widely abused in eastern Kentucky and nearby states. The suspension is temporary, pending a full medical board hearing. In its findings, the board said Dr. Sawaf had been charged with writing prescriptions for OxyContin and other drugs for undercover officers without conducting examinations or determining whether the drugs really were needed.
People receiving arrest warrants are in violation of their court-ordered sanctions.
Mr. Edmondson said he had been monitoring the progress of individuals ordered to attend anger management or counseling programs. He said many failed to successfully complete treatment programs, placing victims of domestic abuse at risk for future violence. After a brief foot chase, officers used pepper spray to stop the pair and arrested them, the statement said. The FBI said earlier that Mr. Pennington and Ms. Lawrence were thought to have left town early on Feb. 14. David Beyer, supervisory special agent of the Kentucky FBI, said authorities had been monitoring homeless shelters in the Atlanta area on a tip.