A San Jose Fire Department captain is set to be arraigned Monday afternoon on felony drug charges for allegedly stealing drugs intended to help the ill or injured during emergencies.
According to Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen’s office, 45-year-old Mark Moalem of Gilroy is accused of stealing vials of the painkiller morphine and the sedative midazolam from a locked box at a fire station. Moalem was arrested last month on suspicion of burglary, child endangerment and narcotics violations.
“The community puts their lives in the hands of first responders during emergencies,” Rosen said in a statement. “There is no excuse for violating the trust and safety of Santa Clara County residents.”…