Florida Man Recently Named ‘Paramedic Of The Year’ Accused Of Helping Steal COVID-19 Vaccine
BARTOW (CBSMiami/AP) — A Florida man, recently named “Paramedic of the Year,” has been arrested for helping a supervisor steal COVID-19 vaccines meant for first responders, sheriff’s officials said.
Joshua Colon, 31, forged the vaccine screening and consent forms to help cover up the theft of three vials containing 10 doses each of the Moderna vaccine, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a news conference Tuesday.
Colon was arrested on Monday, days after his resignation from Polk County Fire Rescue, Chief Robert Weech said.
According to authorities, Colon told investigators that a captain with the fire department had asked him to take the vaccine. Judd said the captain will also be arrest...
