PONTIAC, Mich. Pontiac resident Patrick Michael Crawford, 25, has been charged for allegedly assaulting and spitting on staff members at McLaren Oakland Hospital.
Police say Crawford assaulted the medical staff Friday, May 15.
According to authorities, Crawford was brought to McLaren Oakland Hospital Friday and when the medical staff attempted to treat him, he attacked them.
Police said he was restrained and placed in isolation and when doctors began to evaluate Crawford, he made threats, said he was infected with COVID-19 and began spitting at the physician and Emergency Room staff.
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