By Michael Wooten
WSAZ
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MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — It’s an arrest that shocked many people in the region. An EMT was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence of drugs with a patient in the back.
A day after the arrest the EMT’s employer is speaking out. Jan-Care Ambulance Services has been transporting patients for nearly four decades. This is the first time an EMT or paramedic has been arrested for DUI.
The company does not want one isolated incident to tarnish its reputation. When it comes to safety Shane Wheeler says Jan-Care puts patients first.
Full Story: Jan-Care reps say it was an isolated incident