Nurse accused of stealing medication from elderly patient at Abbeyville Nursing Center.

A nurse at Abbeyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Tom Nyakeriga, is accused of stealing non-narcotic medication from a 77-year-old patient between June and January. Nyakeriga allegedly blacked out the patient's name on prescription labels. After a witness found the medication at his home, he was charged with theft and neglect of a care-dependent person, both misdemeanors. Nyakeriga is no longer employed at the facility.

5 weeks ago
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