Paramedic Arrested for Role in Theft of Covid Vaccines
Paramedic Arrested for Role in Theft of Covid Vaccines
Florida paramedic and captain arrested for forging vaccine screening and consent forms for missing vaccines that were supposed to be given to firefighters.
A Polk County Florida Fire Rescue paramedic, who is also a training officer, has been arrested during an investigation into the theft of three doses of the Coronavirus vaccine, meant to be administered to other PCFR first responders.
The paramedic is accused of intentionally stealing three doses’ worth of the Moderna vaccine, then forged the vaccine screening and consent forms. The paramedic told detectives he was directed to do so by his supervisor.
The paramedic resigned on Friday, January 22, 2021, and was arrested on Monday, January 25, 2021. The investigation is ongoing.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
01/13/2021
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Polk County Fire Rescue Station 38
126 Cottonwood Dr, Davenport, FL 33837, USA
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Emergency Management Services
Has the incident been reported?
e.g. to local law enforcement, county board of health, state licensure board, and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
Yes
To whom has the incident been reported?
Local Law Enforcement, , and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
