GERMANTOWN, Md. — A Montgomery County oral surgeon has been charged in connection to the January 26 death of his girlfriend.
Police say 48-year-old Dr. James Ryan provided 25-year-old Sarah Harris with controlled substances, that led to a deadly overdose.
He was arrested at his dental practice in Germantown on March 22, following a nearly two-month investigation. The Associated Press reports that police discovered text messages in which Harris requested illicit drugs from Ryan. He allegedly then gave her instructions on how to increase their potency.
The drugs reportedly included Propofol, Ketamine, Diasepam, and Midazolam.
According to police, Ryan first met Harris when she was his patient. In October of 2020, Ryan hired Harris as a surgical technician, and the two began dating a few months later before moving in together.
She died at the dentist's Clarksburg home.
Ryan now faces second degree murder charges and is being held without bail.
His next court appearance is set for April 15 in Rockville.
