A Staten Island University Hospital nurse is facing felony charges after police say a COVID 19 patient’s credit card was used while he was hospitalized.
According to the New York Police Department, Danielle, 43, used the card of 70 year old Anthony on April 9 for about $60 in gas and groceries while he was being treated at the hospital. Anthony’s daughter, Tara, told reporters she noticed the charges on her father’s American Express bill and found them odd because he always paid for gas in cash. She said no visitors were allowed because of the pandemic, so she believes a hospital employee used the card and put it back in his wallet. She also said other items were missing from his belongings.
Danielle is charged with grand larceny and possession of stolen property. She was given a desk appearance ticket to appear in Staten Island court at a later date. Charges are allegations, and a response from Danielle was not included in the reports we reviewed.
Anthony was admitted on April 4 and died on April 12 from complications of the virus.
The hospital said Danielle has been suspended and faces possible termination, that it is working with law enforcement, and that it is conducting its own investigation. The hospital added that she has been an employee since 2007.
Sources: NY1, New York Police Department.
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