WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (1010 WINS) — A former Westchester Community College assistant teacher was arraigned in court Tuesday, accused of altering a COVID-19 vaccination card to obtain a full-time role.
Sonya Tarter Wilson, 50, was charged in Greenburgh Town Court with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, which is a felony, Westchester District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced.
According to officials, Wilson submitted a copy of a forged COVID-19 vaccination card on Nov. 9 at around 6:07 a.m. with her name and date of birth to obtain permanent employment at the community college.
When Wilson was asked by the college for her original COVID-19 card, she admitted that one she submitted belonged to a family member and that she altered information on it.
"The creation of fraudulent vaccination cards is a deceitful tactic that puts others at an increased risk of the serious effects of COVID-19," Rocah said in a statement. "Individuals with relevant information about anyone possessing or selling fake or altered COVID-19 vaccination cards are encouraged to contact my office."
Wilson is scheduled to appear again in Greenburgh Town Court on Jan. 21.
If anyone has information on someone purchasing, in possession of or selling fake or forged vaccination cards is asked to call the District Attorney’s Office at (914) 995-TIPS.
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