By Rudy Miller
The Express-Times
BUSHKILL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A mechanic from Bushkill Township is charged with putting fake state inspection stickers on Nazareth Regional Ambulance Corps ambulances and vans, according to a news release.
Creed Sadler, 45, allegedly put the fake stickers on four ambulances and five transport vans earlier this year, according to the release from the Nazareth Police Department.
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Sadler’s attorney, James Madsen of Easton, didn’t immediately return a phone call seeking comment on the charges.
The squad discovered the fake stickers and called police Oct. 26, the news release says.
Nazareth Ambulance Executive Director Robert E. Norder said no one knew Sadler put fake stickers on the vehicles until a Moore Township police officer spotted one of the fakes.
The ambulances and vans have since received legitimate inspections, Norder said.
“All NRAC vehicles have been verified as safe for operation, and we remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and public trust,” he said in a statement on Facebook.
He said the crime will not impact the squad’s ability to respond, and its operations continue without interruption.
Sadler charged $1,350 for the fake inspections, court records say.
Sadler was charged with nine counts each of forgery, fraud, and violation of use of a certificate for inspection. He’s also charged with a single count of deceptive business practices.
Sadler was arraigned Nov. 8 and remains free on $10,000 unsecured bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 2, before District Judge John Capobianco.
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