Police suspect man took false identity to receive medications from hospital

A 25-year-old State College man is being held in Centre County Prison for allegedly using a false name to receive drugs from Centre Community Hospital, the State College Police Department said.

Rodney Alan Miklosik was admitted to the hospital after entering the emergency room complaining of jaw pain, State College police said. He told the admissions clerk his name was Ryan Lingle. The attending physician gave him penicillin and other drugs, State College police said.

A State College police officer was in the emergency room following up on a case and recognized Miklosik from prior police contact, State College police said. In addition to possible jail time, Miklosik owes the hospital $3,000 in fees, State College police said.

--by Emily Rehring