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4 days ago
- Health
- Fox News
Woman accused of treating thousands of patients as a fake nurse
Authorities in Florida arrested a Palm Coast woman who allegedly posed as a nurse and provided care to thousands of patients despite lacking the proper credentials. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) confirmed that 29-year-old Autumn Bardisa was taken into custody at her home while dressed in medical scrubs in a statement released on the department's Facebook page. She is accused of presenting herself as a licensed nurse and administering medical care to more than 4,400 people between June 2024 and January 2025. Investigators determined Bardisa never held a valid nursing license during that time. She had been employed at AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway beginning in July 2023, but her contract was terminated in January 2025 due to internal concerns. The arrest capped a seven-month probe conducted by state and federal health agencies. Hospital officials reported that Bardisa had falsely assumed the identity of a registered nurse by using another individual's license number and submitting fabricated documents to secure her position as an advanced nurse technician. Officials noted that Bardisa originally applied for the job under the title of "education first" registered nurse, a designation for individuals who have completed nursing education but haven't passed the national licensing exam. Later, she allegedly claimed she had passed the exam and submitted a license number belonging to a nurse who shared her first name but had a different last name. Bardisa told the hospital she had recently married and changed her last name, which she used to justify the discrepancy. When asked to provide her marriage certificate, she never complied, investigators said. Despite failing to verify her identity, Bardisa was reportedly offered a promotion in January 2025. This raised flags among coworkers, one of whom checked the status of her license and found that Bardisa only held an expired certified nursing assistant license. The discovery was then brought to the attention of hospital administrators. Further investigation revealed Bardisa had never submitted documentation to confirm her identity. As a result, AdventHealth ended her contract and alerted the sheriff's office, prompting a wider criminal inquiry. The investigation, conducted alongside the Florida Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, included interviews with hospital staff and the nurse whose license Bardisa had allegedly used. Authorities said the two women had attended the same nursing school but were not personally acquainted. Bardisa faces seven felony counts of practicing medicine without a license and seven counts of identity fraud. She is being held at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility on $70,000 bond. Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly described the case as one of the most disturbing incidents of medical fraud his office has investigated. "This woman potentially put thousands of lives at risk by pretending to be someone she was not and violating the trust of patients, their families, AdventHealth and an entire medical community," he said. "Thanks to great investigative work between our detectives and State Attorney, Florida's 7th Circuit R.J. Larizza's Office and AdventHealth, along with our state and federal partners, she'll now be held accountable for her reckless and dangerous actions." Officials said anyone who believes they may be a victim of Bardisa should contact the FCSO by email at fakenursecase@ Fox News Digital reached out to AdventHealth for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Suspect raced from Forsyth deputies in 146 mph chase, later found pretending to be asleep at hotel
Deputies in Forsyth County ended a high-speed chase on Georgia 400 out of safety for the community. However, that did not stop deputies from tracking down the driver and arresting him. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Just after 1 a.m. on July 24, Forsyth Dep. First Class Roberts clocked a white BMW SUV speeding at 98 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone, authorities said. The driver accelerated to 146 mph after Roberts tried to chase him, leading to the chase being canceled for safety reasons, according to the sheriff's office. TRENDING STORIES: Ex-officer who used Taser on deacon will not be charged in his death 19-year-old driver charged in deadly Brookhaven hit-and-run 'My son was murdered': Mother demands justice 6 months after son's body found during traffic stop Despite the initial escape, the FCSO utilized dash cameras and Georgia Department of Transportation cameras through their Real Time Crime Center to identify the vehicle's registered owner. Deputies said this led them to a hotel where the registered owner's nephew was found to be the driver. Deputies identified the driver as Ian Godfrey. Deputies confronted him at the hotel, where they said he had returned following a late-night drive. 'After having to crawl out of bed with 'sleepy eyes', pretending to be asleep, you, sir, have earned yourself an all-inclusive,' the sheriff's office said. Godfrey was arrested, facing felony charges. He was taken to the Forsyth County Jail. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Elderly man killed in collision with dump truck in Frederick County, sheriff says
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. () — A man was killed in a two-vehicle collision with a dump truck during rush hour on Thursday morning in Lewistown, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) said. FCSO responded to the crash at around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Old Frederick Road and Devilbiss Bridge. Police learned a 2015 Toyota Highlander was turning when it entered the path of a 1999 Mack dump truck. The two collided at the intersection. Five people displaced by Nokesville house fire The driver of the Toyota, 78-year-old Willie Hensley Jr. of Thurmont, died at the scene. A passenger in the same car sustained serious injuries and was airlifted by Maryland State Police to a trauma center, where they were in stable condition as of Friday afternoon. The driver of the dump truck was evaluated at the scene and reportedly declined medical treatment. FCSO continues to investigate the collision and encourages anyone with additional information to contact the Traffic Unit at (301) 600-6490. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Urgent search for missing infant in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to locate a missing six-day-old infant. They believe the child is with his grandfather, Ronnie Howell Jr., a 45-year-old resident of Rocky Mount. Their whereabouts are unknown. (Images of six-day-old Bryson Gray Walker and grandfather Ronnie Howell Jr. courtesy of FCSO.) Howell is believed to be driving a black or purple 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 with Florida license plates. There's a silver toolbox in the truck bed and a light bar mounted on the front fender, according to the Sheriff's Office. FCSO says Howell is driving a truck similar to the one in this image. Multiple law enforcement agencies are actively working to locate Howell and the baby. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of either the individual or the vehicle, please call 911 immediately. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Virginia high school teacher arrested, accused of receiving inappropriate photos, grooming minors
FAUQUIER COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives arrested a Fauquier County high school teacher and football coach on Monday after receiving reports of inappropriate relations with students. The Fauquier County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) said that the arrest of Gary Robert 'Bobby' Hix, 28, followed an investigation that included interviews and a review of electronic devices and social media. FCSO said that detectives determined that Hix was using the app Snapchat to contact students or football players under his supervision. He would ask for nude images from these individuals, who were both minors and adults. 2 teens charged in Southwest DC shoe robbery FCSO said that Hix also groomed minors, gaining a child's trust by isolating them or giving them gifts and telling them secrets to make them feel special. FCSO said that this makes a situation where 'abuse seems normal or acceptable.' 'The trust families place in us to protect and care for their children is sacred, and any violation of that trust is intolerable. We are cooperating fully with the Sheriff's Office and taking all appropriate personnel actions to address this matter and ensure the continued safety of our students,' Major Warner, Superintendent of Fauquier County Public Schools, said in a statement. The Sheriff's Office said that the investigation into this case was still ongoing. Detectives believe that there may be other victims as well. FCSO asks that anyone who may have received inappropriate messages or images from Hix contact its Criminal Investigations Division at 540-422-8650. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
