Georgia Man Arrested for Allegedly Selling Fake CPR Certifications
A man in Thomson, Georgia, identified as James Ed Lewis, a retired firefighter and former bailiff, is accused of selling fake CPR certifications to employees at daycare and adult care facilities. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Lewis, charging him…
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, October 5, 2026 —
A Thomson, Georgia, resident has been arrested on accusations of selling fraudulent CPR certifications. Authorities identified the individual as James Ed Lewis, a retired firefighter and former bailiff.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) took Lewis into custody. He faces charges including filing false documents and theft by taking. According to the GBI, an investigation determined that the CPR certifications Lewis provided were invalid.
Investigators allege that Lewis sold these fake certifications to employees working at various daycare and adult care facilities. The exact number of facilities or employees affected by the alleged scheme has not been publicly disclosed.
The GBI stated that the certifications provided by Lewis were determined to be invalid. The investigation into the matter is ongoing. Further details regarding the timeline of the alleged sales, the duration of Lewis’s involvement, or the specific amounts related to the theft by taking charge were not immediately available.
Information regarding the contractor’s name was not provided, beyond the accused individual, James Ed Lewis. The specific daycare and adult care facilities that purchased the certifications were not named in the provided information. The outcome of any potential legal proceedings following Lewis’s arrest was not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Ethan Hunter, Gray News staff on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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