ER staff member assaulted during chaos at Maryland hospital
CUMBERLAND, MD — A man accused of causing a disturbance inside a Maryland emergency room was arrested after police said he assaulted a hospital staff member during the chaos.
Cumberland Police officers responded to UPMC Western Maryland around 6:10 p.m. Wednesday for a reported assault inside the hospital.
When officers arrived, hospital staff directed them to 32-year-old Micheal D Andre Patterson, who was allegedly causing a disruption inside the emergency room.
Investigators said Patterson ultimately assaulted a staff member before police intervened.
Officers arrested Patterson and transported him to Central Booking.
He later appeared before a District Court Commissioner and was released on his own recognizance.
Patterson was charged with second-degree assault and disturbing the public peace.
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Key Points
• Police responded to disturbance inside UPMC Western Maryland emergency room
• Officers say hospital staff member was assaulted during incident
• Micheal D Andre Patterson charged with assault and disorderly conduct