WHITE PLAINS – A former Westchester Community College assistant teacher was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Tuesday for altering a COVID-19 vaccination record card to obtain a full-time position at the college.
Sonya Tarter Wilson, 50, of Mount Vernon, was charged on December 21 in Greenburgh Town Court with criminal possession of a forged instrument as a felony.
Shortly after 6 a.m. on November 8, Wilson submitted a copy of a forged COVID-19 vaccination record card with her name and date of birth, in order to obtain permanent employment at the college, which has a vaccination requirement.
When asked by the school for the original COVID-19 record card, she admitted that the card she submitted belonged to a family member and that she altered the information on it.
“The creation of fraudulent vaccination cards is a deceitful tactic that puts others at an increased risk of the serious effects of COVID-19,” said Westchester District Attorney Miriam Rocah. “Individuals with relevant information about anyone possessing or selling fake or altered COVID-19 vaccination cards are encouraged to contact my office.”
