By admin on February 2, 2012
A SCARBOROUGH man who burgled a neighbourâs flat and hit a paramedic who was trying to help him has been jailed for eight months.Thomas Dudley, 30, of Trafalgar Square, also admitted selling on a stolen Xbox games console following the burglary on November 15.He also pleaded guilty to using threatening words and behaviour towards a passer-by in Trafalgar Square on November 24.During a sentencing hearing at Scarborough Magistratesâ Court, the court heard how Dudley had committed all the offences whilst in drink.Katy Varlow, prosecuting, said that Dudley had assaulted the paramedic after being found drunk and unresponsive in the street on January 8.She explained that as the ambulance set off, Dudley, who was on a stretcher, started to sit up.As paramedics tried to strap him down for his own safety, he reached up and hit one of them on the chin with his right hand.Mrs Varlow said: âThe assault is aggravated by the fact that the victim was a public servant.âThe court also heard that Dudley had been drunk in Trafalgar Square on November 24 and had been abusive to a passer-by, threatening to kick his dog.Ian Brickman, mitigating, said: âAll matters are in one way or another drink related.âThis is not a mitigating factor, but goes some way towards explaining my clientâs difficulties.âHe added that Dudley could not remember all the details about what happened on these occasions, but did accept the Crownâs version of events.Mr Brickman said his client had tried to tackle his drink problems, having been to rehab twice, but this had not been successful.Dudley was given an eight-month prison sentence.On delivering sentence, magistrates took into account the 21 days he had already spent in custody.&nb…
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By admin on February 2, 2012
TULSA – EMSA spokesman Chris Stevens says a man pulled a knife on two paramedics around 10:30 last night outside an 11th and Utica QuikTrip.Posted in the area, the paramedics asked to respond to a man-down behind the local store.The man, Johnny Wheeler, was unconscious but awoke upon the paramedic’s arrival.After refusing medical attention, Wheeler, followed the paramedics back to their vehicle and brandished a knife.The paramedics were able to subdue Wheeler and hold him until police arrived.Wheeler was arrested for assault and battery on medical personnel and public intoxication. Wheeler had slurred speech and smelled of alcohol, according to the jail’s booking report.The paramedics say they don’t know why the man approached them. No one was hurt in the incident….
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By admin on February 2, 2012
By Frank WarnerA pickup truck ran into the rear of a car on Route 22 in Whitehall Township, knocking the car into an ambulance Saturday afternoon, police said Tuesday.Only the car driver was hurt, suffering minor injuries.Steven D. Martucci, 25, of Zionsville was eastbound on Route 22 at 2 p.m.
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By admin on February 2, 2012
By Caleb HuttonAn SUV crashed into an ambulance Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 1, near Ferndale, sending both medics and the SUV driver to the hospital.The North Whatcom Fire and Rescue ambulance was returning from a call about 3:25 p.m.
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By admin on February 2, 2012
Hey, A Prince Georgeâs County Firefighter is hospitalized in “good” condition after sustaining an electrical shock inside his Fire/EMS Station. On Wednesday evening, February 1, the career firefighter was unplugging a shoreline from a fire engine at the Beltsville Fire/EMS Station 831 when the incident occurred.
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By admin on February 2, 2012
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW AN ENGINE OR TRUCK COMPANY AT A BANK ROBBERY!Prior to firefighters arriving on scene of a fatal structure fire early Tuesday morning, patrol officers attempted to save the homeowner by entering the burning building, Deputy Police Chief Steve DuBois said Wednesday.The five patrol officers who deserve credit for attempting to save the homeowner include officers Steve Blanding, Nick Small, Bill Dubois, Todd Goodwin and Duane Jacques.DuBois said all five officers responded to 214 Union St. immediately upon hearing of the structure fire Tuesday morning.Small was the first to enter the burning home, but was forced back due to the intense heat, he said.âThe heat actually started to melt his pants so he had to come back out,â DuBois said.Dubois also entered the building but encountered heavy smoke and had to be pulled out by Small, said DuBois.Officers Jacques and Blanding assisted by attempting to ventilate the building by breaking windows from the outside, he added.
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By admin on February 1, 2012
ST CHARLES (MO) FIREFIGHTER DIES ON DUTYThe Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.comIt is with deep regret that the City of St. Charles Fire Department announces the death of Firefighter/Engineer/Paramedic Douglas âDougâ Haase, Sr.
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By admin on February 1, 2012
Two firefighters were sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after battling a brushfire in West Kendall near 137th Avenue and 112th Street, according to the Miami-Dade Fire Department.They were sent to Baptist Hospital in West Kendall because of smoke inhalation, officials said.A 911 call came in at 1:05 a.m. after the fire had sparked Monday afternoon.
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By admin on February 1, 2012
The Detroit Fire Department is expanding a program offering free winter fire safety home inspections and smoke alarm installation in response to the annual seasonal uptick of winter house fires.
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