Eugene Paramedic Edward Blake Sentenced

Former Eugene paramedic Edward Blake was sentenced to twenty-five years in prison.

Blake, a former paramedic with Eugene-Springfield Fire, was sentenced for rape and sodomy charges. The guilty verdict came down January 31st, 2022. His conviction relates only to a single victim though there were questions about whether Blake was serial rapist.

In addition to registering as a sex offender, Blake will serve prison sentence plus eleven years and eight months in supervised release.

During his trial, evidence was presented showing he used EMS drugs including ketamine, fentanyl and morphine to sedate his victims.

Eugene Paramedic Edward Blake Sentenced After Serious Charges

Officials say one woman told investigators Blake told her he was a Eugene Springfield firefighter and sent her photos of medical supplies and medications he claimed to have taken from an ambulance. The woman said she went to a motel with Blake, was choked unconscious and regained consciousness to find an IV in her arm. Blake is accused of drugging the woman with fentanyl and sexually assaulting her while she was unconscious.

Another woman told investigators she obtained controlled substances from Blake and was hospitalized multiple times, and that Blake would come into her hospital room and administer drugs to her through an IV.

“She recalled Blake telling her to sell the drugs, but warned her not to let anyone keep the vials, because they could be traced back to him,” the U.S. Attorney’s statement read.