Fired Lee Memorial ER nurse faces 132 criminal charges

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Alex Rodriguez, a former Lee Memorial Hospital ER nurse, faces 132 charges related to drugs, forgery and fraud after an investigation prompted by the hospital.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – An ER nurse recently fired from Lee Memorial Hospital faces 132 charges related to drugs, forgery and fraud.

Alex Rodriguez, 28, of 3787-324 Winkler Ave., remained in the Lee County jail Saturday on a $650,000 bond.

In a statement, the Lee Memorial Health System said officials were alerted to Rodriguez’ alleged actions by their patient safety program.

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