{"id":774342,"date":"2026-05-05T06:50:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/774342\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T06:50:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:50:22","slug":"phoenix-fire-paramedic-indicted-accused-of-stealing-fentanyl-from-department","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/774342\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix Fire paramedic indicted, accused of stealing fentanyl from department"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHOENIX \u2014 A Phoenix Fire Department paramedic has been indicted on charges of illegally obtaining narcotic drugs after 20 vials of fentanyl went missing from two Phoenix fire stations.<\/p>\n

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office indicted Anthony Amplo on one count of obtaining narcotic drugs illegally.<\/p>\n

According to court records, Amplo, a paramedic with the Phoenix Fire Department, had access to the department’s medication vending machines, which are used to restock drugs administered to patients during treatment. <\/p>\n

The proper restocking process requires a primary paramedic and a witness paramedic to each enter their personal identification number, along with an incident number documenting when and why the medication was used. <\/p>\n

That incident number can then be cross-referenced with the department’s run sheet to verify patient treatment.<\/p>\n

Records indicate between Aug. 16, 2025, and Aug. 26, 2025, Amplo allegedly used another firefighter’s PIN to vend 20 fentanyl vials from machines at two separate Phoenix fire stations.<\/p>\n

The firefighter whose PIN was used was either not working at the time of the vend or was stationed at a different location. That firefighter denied giving permission for his information to be used, according to court records.<\/p>\n

None of the 20 vends included an incident number, and no documentation exists showing fentanyl was administered to a patient during those transactions. The whereabouts of the 20 vials remain unknown, according to court records.<\/p>\n

Amplo was charged with obtaining narcotic drugs by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.<\/p>\n

Officials with the Phoenix Fire Department tell ABC15 Amplo is no longer employed by the City of Phoenix or the Phoenix Fire Department.<\/p>\n

Amplo is scheduled to have his first court appearance on Friday, May 8.<\/p>\n

This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.<\/p>\n

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