The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
On April 5, Pennsylvania State Police troopers performed a traffic stop on a vehicle that reportedly uncovered materials leading them to believe the driver was involved in a variety of criminal acts. According to reports, upon initially interacting with the woman and asking for identification, she provided them with what they learned were three false names. The suspect, who was found to have active warrants in four states, was taken into custody and booked into the Washington County Correctional Facility.
With their suspicions raised, the authorities were granted a warrant to search the woman’s automobile. It was reported that amongst pieces of medical equipment and what looked like medical documents, the driver had bottles of medication that had been prescribed to others, paraphernalia, and assorted IDs in the vehicle. Upon further investigation, they alleged that she fraudulently used the credentials and identity of multiple licensed nurses to work in at least nine facilities.
The woman is facing a multitude of charges, including endangering the welfare of a care-dependent person, corrupt organizations, identity theft, forgery, theft by unlawful taking, unlawful use of a computer, falsely pretending to hold a license, drug use, and possession of drug paraphernalia. At the time this was written, records indicated she is still behind bars in lieu of a $250,000 bond.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the authorities are currently trying to find out whether the woman worked at healthcare facilities other than the ones they know about.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a criminal offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.