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Escambia Paramedic Gets Probation For Faked Shooting
November 9, 2011
An Escambia County paramedic who faked his own shooting has pleaded no contest to the charges against him.
On January 28, Escambia County deputies responded to the 1100 block of W. Hayes Street and found that Richie had been shot in the shoulder. Richie told deputies that he was retrieving an item from a bag located inside his ambulance when someone tapped him on the back. As he turned around he was shot. Two weeks later, he admitted that the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
He was sentenced to three years probation for fraud and filing a false report. He will also be responsible for court costs and will undergo mental health counseling.
Pictured top: An Escambia County EMS medic claimed to be shot January 28 on Hayes Street in Pensacola. Photo courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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3 Responses to “Escambia Paramedic Gets Probation For Faked Shooting”
Much more behind the scenes of this story that the public will never know about I’m sure.
Whats his angle? Workman’s comp claim? Show his “SO” he is tough/dangerous?
Clearly a call for help. May he reach out to God and seek the love that God has to offer.