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Colo. fake paramedic avoids jail

By Kyle Clark
KUSA-TV

DENVER — The man who pretended to be a paramedic for more than a year, treating an unknown number of patients, has been sentenced to probation.

Todd Teel, who now lives in Wyoming, will serve two years probation. He will also reimburse his former employer for part of his wages and Medicaid services that were billed to taxpayers.

Teel pleaded guilty to a felony charge of criminal impersonation in Denver District Court. Judge Sheila Rappaport could have sentenced Teel to up to a year and a half in prison and up to $100,000 in fines.

Full Story: Teel was never a paramedic, but he played one in real life for 17 months