Chatom police say 35-year-old Martha Beech planned to inject a drug used to treat arthritis in horses into her husband's IV after he had surgery.
Officers arrested Beech Friday afternoon after receiving a tip about her plans.
Police Chief Michael Garrick tells News 5 Beech had about 20 cc's of Phenylbutazone, or Bute as it is commonly known.
Beech is being held in the Washington County Jail on $30,000 bond.
We'll have more on this story tonight on News 5.
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