Nurse Tampered With Fentanyl Vials, Gets 2 Years

Travis Eskridge, a 54-year-old former emergency room nurse from Grosse Pointe Park, has received a two-year federal prison sentence for tampering with fentanyl vials. Eskridge pleaded guilty to charges including tampering with a consumer product and theft of medical products.

Eskridge admitted to removing fentanyl from vials, substituting it with other liquids, and returning the tampered vials to the hospital's drug storage. He also confessed to stealing fentanyl vials over a nine-month period before his actions were discovered in August 2022. He was subsequently removed from his position at Ascension St. John Hospital.

Federal authorities emphasized that such crimes jeopardize patient health and trust in medical professionals. The Food and Drug Administration investigated the case, leading to Eskridge's conviction and sentencing, highlighting a commitment to justice for healthcare workers who betray their professional responsibilities.