ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A former Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital nurse, Trenton Duckworth, is facing additional charges after being accused of stealing from multiple patients.
Duckworth, 23, was initially arrested in December 2024 for stealing an elderly patient’s credit cards and checks. He was charged with check fraud, fraudulent use of personal identification information, and exploitation of an elderly person.
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However, further investigation revealed that Duckworth had targeted a second patient while employed at the hospital.
As a result, he has been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a stolen debit or credit card and four counts of fraudulent use of personal identification information for an individual over 60 years old.
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The St. Petersburg Police Department urges anyone who may have been a victim of similar crimes to come forward and contact detectives.
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