An Ohio man faces felony charges after allegedly coughing at police and EMS personnel on purpose.
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio – Officials said Tuesday that police officers and EMS personnel remain healthy after an Ohio man allegedlyCuyahoga Falls Police Capt. Steve Guldeman and Deputy Fire Chief Chris Martin said they had not received results of court-ordered coronavirus testing for 34-year-old Jared A. McDowell.
According to Stow Municipal Court records, McDowell is charged with fifth-degree felony harassment by inmate and fourth-degree misdemeanor disorderly conduct. During his arraignment Monday, Judge Lisa Coates ordered that McDowell be taken to a hospital for testing as a condition of his release from jail on a personal bond.
Guldeman said McDowell became “very aggressive” and EMS was called to take him to Akron City Hospital “due to him not being able to take care of himself and the intoxication,” Guldeman said. Martin said he is unsure whether paramedics were wearing any personal protective equipment at the time, but as of Tuesday, they are now required to wear masks anytime they come within 6 feet of a patient. He said that while the incident was “egregious and offensive to say the least,” fire department personnel are frequently exposed to hazards, and unless they show symptoms, they are not tested or sent home for quarantine.
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