Fraudulent EMT sentenced to 6 years for falsifying paramedic license application

March 2, 2026 (DENVER) – An Arapahoe County District Court judge on Friday sentenced Lauren Wilson, 54, to six years in state prison plus three years parole for providing false information on a state application for paramedic certification. Wilson in December pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to influence a public servant, a class 4 felony.

A statewide grand jury indicted Wilson in June 2025 with a range of felonies accusing him of fraudulently representing medical certifications and providing unlicensed medical care to over 100 patients.

“Protecting Coloradans is a priority at the Colorado Department of Law,” said Attorney General Phil Weiser. “Providing false information to the state to obtain state certification is illegal and can put others in danger. I am proud of our state prosecutors for holding the defendant accountable and bringing justice in this case. We will continue our work to protect victims and their health.”

“Coloradans deserve to know that the individuals providing their medical care are properly trained, licensed, and held to rigorous professional standards. When someone deliberately misrepresents their credentials and places patients at risk, it undermines trust in the health care system. We are grateful to the Attorney General’s Office and law enforcement partners for their work to hold this individual accountable. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment remains committed to supporting strong licensure and regulatory frameworks that help protect patient safety across our state,” said Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

The investigation into Wilson began in 2022 after CDPHE became aware that he had resumed working as a paramedic in an ambulance company despite not being certified since 2012. Wilson’s paramedic certification was in the process of revocation in 2012 after CDPHE discovered an undisclosed criminal history under a different spelling of his name. Wilson’s certification expired before CDPHE could complete the revocation process.

On September 29, 2022, however, Wilson reapplied for paramedic certification and falsified his birth date and falsely represented that he had never been charged or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense. He also submitted to CDPHE a background report that was based on the false birth date and did not identify his criminal history.

The investigation was conducted by the attorney general’s special prosecutions unit. The case number is 25CR1089 and was filed in Arapahoe County District Court.

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