The Chicago Tribune has an article about yet another Chicago paramedic assaulted by the patient being treated.
A suburban Glenview man was ordered held on $75,000 bail Sunday after prosecutors said he attacked a paramedic who was trying to help him Friday night.
Henry N. Taylor, 23, of the 600 block of Raleigh Road, is charged with felony aggravated battery in the incident, which took place near the corner of North Dearborn and West Erie streets in Chicago’s Near North area, according to court records. Paramedics found Taylor lying in the street, “face down, apparently intoxicated” Friday night, according to court records.
While waiting for an ambulance, Taylor jumped up and attacked the 31-year-old male paramedic, who was treated and released for bruises he sustained in the incident, according to Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Hain and court records.
Police responded and found the paramedic and a witness restraining Taylor.
“(Expletive) you,” Taylor said, adding a few racial epithets as well, according to Hain. “I have money. I’m a millionaire.”
thanks Dan
#1 by Operator 57 on July 11, 2014 - 8:49 PM
There is a Hospital in the NW where the security officers have a extremely high rate of work related injuries due to violent patients assaulting them with little or no regard to laws. Suburban Cook County States attorneys refuse to take charges against these patients.
#2 by DMc77 on July 9, 2014 - 8:13 AM
The number of assaults on paramedics isn’t skyrocketing – you’re just hearing about it more often…..
#3 by David on July 9, 2014 - 2:40 AM
Another falsely accused well respected multi-millionaire from the street.
#4 by Max O on July 9, 2014 - 12:14 AM
What the hell is going on with assaults on Paramedics? Why does it seem like the problem is suddenly skyrocketing? I hope this Jackass goes to jail for a loooooong time.
#5 by Fartin' Fred on July 8, 2014 - 11:08 PM
What a JACKASS