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.