Clermont County nurse charged with theft of medications
Angela Holton, 41, of Bethel was indicted this month for her alleged actions at a Batavia Township nursing home.
A Clermont County grand jury returned a summons on indictment for Holton on the following charges:
• Two count of tampering with records, a felony of the third degree and a misdemeanor of the first degree; and
• Four counts of theft, all felonies of the fourth degree.
On March 27, Clermont County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a nursing home in Batavia Township for a theft report. Deputies collected statements from patients and staff regarding a possible theft of medication, specifically oxycodone. The Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit immediately initiated an investigation into the allegations.
Detectives obtained documentation regarding Holton as the nurse allegedly responsible for the specific sector of the facility when the thefts occurred and determined her alleged access to the locked medication cart. A detailed review of her drug administration records allegedly reviewed multiple inconsistencies, including illegible and improper ledger logs of medication distribution.
Holton’s documentation allegedly reflected improper disposal practices, which were reportedly not in compliance with Ohio Board of Nursing standards. The investigation identified four patients who were allegedly directly affected by the incident.
On April 29, Holton responded to the Sheriff’s Office and provided a statement to detectives, during which she denied the allegations.
Detectives also learned Holton was previously investigated in 2024 by the Ohio Board of Nursing regarding a similar accusation at a different facility, not reported to the Sheriff’s Office.
An indictment is merely a charge and is not evidence of guilt.