CLAYTON, MO (KMOX) - St. Louis County Prosecutors have charged a man with impersonation and identity theft, accusing him of passing himself off as a health official to administer COVID tests.
Police say 27-year-old Eddie Jameson led employees of a QuikTrip to believe he was with the County Health Department. He reportedly took personal information and administered test swabs.
Police arrested Jameson two days later when he returned to the store.
Investigators say he has denied posing as a county health official. Jameson was employed by a company called Community Wellness America -- which does provide employee testing. Police say the company didn't authorize him to administer nasal swabs.
Officials say Jameson explained he was paid for each test submitted and needed money to pay his rent.
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