Wednesday, September 26, 2007

** Woman who spit on New Mexico medics gets three months in jail

** Disturbed UK medic sentenced to jail

UNITED STATES NEWS

** A Clovis, New Mexico woman has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for spitting on a paramedic crew. KVII (September 20) said Crystal Sandoval, 27, will serve her time in the Curry County Adult Detention Center. According to the news station, Sandoval let loose with both blood and saliva while being treated for an undisclosed injury on January 21 of this year. Following the assault, the paramedic involved underwent infectious disease testing, as well as a six month decontamination process.

UNITED KINGDOM NEWS

** A former Newmarket paramedic has been sentenced to six weeks in the clink for making crank emergency calls. The Cambridge Evening News (September 25) said Kay Cousins, 45, who was fired from her job for behavioural infractions, apparently racked up over 100 false help hails to both police and EMS. According to the newspaper, a disgruntled Cousins also carried a knife into a public place and forced a speeding Newmarket train to stop by stepping into its path. In May, she also proceeded to nip at her own arm while standing in the middle of a traffic filled street. Describing Cousins as clearly disturbed, Judge David Goodin declined, however, to label her mentally ill. Due to time served, she is expected to be released immediately from jail.