Durham paramedic under investigation for alleged ‘tampering’ with controlled substances
A Durham County Emergency Medical Services paramedic is being investigated for allegedly interfering with controlled substances in secure storage.
Evidence that a vial containing a controlled substance from a “secure access” storage safe had been tampered with was reported by a supervisor, prompting an investigation on Feb. 11.
The next day, a follow-up investigation “found other similar vials with clear evidence of tampering,” according to a Friday news release.
EMS notified the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, which is investigating the matter.
The paramedic has been placed on leave pending the investigation.
The News & Observer has reached out to authorities for more information about the investigation including what was in the vials.
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This story was originally published February 17, 2023 at 12:10 PM with the headline "Durham paramedic under investigation for alleged ‘tampering’ with controlled substances."
