Martin arrested for posing as a nurse, wanted on multiple warrants

HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A multi-state fugitive with connections to Morgan County is sitting in Montgomery County Jail in Hillsboro Friday.

Abigail L. Martin, 23, with a last-known address in Girard, was arrested at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Center on Wednesday.

A report from WSMI Radio's Shawn Balint reveals that a former employee of the facility reported Martin to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department (MCSD) Monday. The complaint reveals Martin was working at the facility without a nursing license. A further investigation by MSCD deputies reveals that two former employees working with Martin claim that she was incapable of performing basic nursing skills.

Martin will remain in jail on $3,000 bail under special conditions with the first appearance in court set for May 21. Further charges may be pending.

Martin wanted in two states on warrants

Martin has multiple cases pending in Morgan and Sangamon counties. Additionally, she is a wanted fugitive in the North Carolina county of Mecklenburg.

A May 18, 2018 incident involving Martin resulted in the procurement of goods under false pretenses near Waxhaw, N.C., outside of Charlotte. Union County Sheriff's Department made the arrest and did confirm the arrest on the charges in Mecklenburg County, as well as other unknown charges in South Carolina. She was released on an original bond of $30,000. However, there is an active warrant bond out for $50,000, according to fugitive tracking website MugShots.

As of this report, we could not find a record involving a warrant based in South Carolina. However, this does not mean it's no longer active.

Sangamon County charges for identity theft and forgery

Martin previously faced charges of identity theft stemming from a December 2016 incident involving the City of Springfield (2016-CF-001223). It is uncertain what occurred in proceedings, but the case was declared nolle prosequi and was granted a dismissal order.

Martin is also facing a forgery charge stemming from a December 2019 incident involving the Village of Pawnee (2020-CF-000061). Her last appearance was on February 27. Proceedings on this case are under continuance because of the COVID-19 pandemic and court restrictions, according to court documentation.

Forgery in Morgan County

Martin also has an active case in Morgan County. Martin allegedly walked into a Jacksonville car dealership on April 1, 2019, with a stolen check and fraudulent documentation as an attempt to purchase a vehicle. This is according to a report from WLDS. As a result, officers from the Jacksonville Police Department arrested Martin four days later.

She has appeared in court several times with four different attorneys. As of this report, all attorneys have withdrawn counsel in this case.

We will update you more on this story as more information is available.

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