ICU Nurse Charged With Stealing Fentanyl at JFK Medical Center

Leah Ann Parra, a 40-year-old ICU nurse at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly stealing fentanyl and other medications to feed her addiction. The investigation began in August 2024 after a patient's mother reported seeing Parra tampering with a fentanyl vial, which was later confirmed to have been altered. A subsequent search revealed vials of lorazepam and Benadryl in her possession, and she confessed to the theft, expressing a desire to seek help for her addiction. This incident is part of a troubling trend in Palm Beach County, where healthcare professionals are reportedly at a higher risk for substance abuse. Parra has been charged with grand theft of a controlled substance and is currently suspended pending further investigation. She was released after posting bond set at $11,000.