Story out of Santa Fe, New Mexico:
A New Mexico paramedic stole a debit card from a man getting treatment and used it to spend more than $11,000 after the patient died, authorities said.
Police arrested Michael John Harcharik this week after Allan Pearson's daughter noticed multiple transactions on her father's account, including cash withdrawals and purchases of a riding lawn mower, boots, dog food and car parts.
Police believe Harcharik stole the card when paramedics went to Pearson's Santa Fe home after he was found unresponsive March 25. Rebecca Pearson said she had written her father's PIN code on his debit card.
Harcharik was arrested Monday on suspicion of theft and fraudulent use of a credit card. He was released from jail Tuesday.
Police began investigating Friday when Rebecca Pearson went to close her father's bank account and discovered that his debit card had been used multiple times after his death.
City spokesman Matt Ross said Harcharik remains an employee during the investigation but would have no interaction with the public while on "alternate duty." Cont.
Story from - CBS News/AP
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