By EMS1 Staff
MERIDEN, Conn. — A man who was hit by a car was arrested after allegedly spitting blood on the responding EMS provider and police officer.
Record-Journal reported that Justin Hemphill faces several charges for an alleged assault that occurred after he was reportedly hit by a car. A bystander said he tried to help Hemphill after he was struck, but Hemphill tried to punch him in the face.
Police said Hemphill was extremely hostile when they arrived. An ambulance transported him to the hospital, where he allegedly spit blood and saliva on an EMS provider and police officer, according to the arrest report.
Hemphill was charged with interfering with police, third-degree criminal mischief, criminal attempt to commit third-degree assault, three counts of assault on public safety personnel and two counts of disorderly conduct.