Yikes! How many cases were tainted, I wonder?

FDLE chemist under investigation for evidence tampering at lab

mynews13.com

TALLAHASSEE —

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a major case of evidence tampering across the state by an agency chemist.

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“The investigation began Thursday, Jan. 30 when Escambia County Sheriff’s investigators notice prescription pain pills missing from the evidence locker room.

“Law enforcement found the prescriptions were replaced with over-the-counter medications.

“In each of the tampered cases, investigators said they were all cases were processed by the same chemist.

“Right now, investigators said it’s possible the chemist is either a user or is tied to drug trafficking. However, the motive is still not clear.”

So, they have evidence and suspend this person with pay? WTF?