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EMT struck while taking patient to hospital

An EMT was struck in the face by the accused while being transported to a local hospital after being found unconscious and intoxicated.

The accused is charged with assault and battery on an emergency medical services personnel. 

Here is more in a press release:

Assault & Battery on Emergency Medical Services [EMS] Personnel – On January 11 at 6:02PM, officers responded to the 2700 block of Potomac Mills Circle in Woodbridge (22193) for an intoxicated person. When officers arrived, the accused was found lying on the ground unconscious. Officers immediately contacted EMS personnel who responded to transport the accused to a local hospital.

While EMS personnel were transporting the accused in an ambulance, he became agitated and struck an EMS technician in the face. The accused was quickly detained without further incident by a Prince William County police officer who was following the ambulance. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

Arrested on January 13: [No Photo Available]

De’Quan Fitzgerald NASH, 23, of 14170 Cuddy Lp in Woodbridge

Charged with assault & battery on an EMS personnel Court Date: March 15, 2016 | Bond: Unavailable