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Chicago woman accused of punching paramedic

The Associated Press

CHICAGO — A 40-year-old Chicago woman faces battery and drug possession charges after allegedly punching a paramedic and spitting on a nurse.

Chicago police say Kimberly Jones was due in bond court Saturday.

Police say officers were responding to a suspicious person call Friday when they stopped Jones. She said she was having breathing problems after consuming illicit drugs.

Full story: Jones charged with felony aggravated battery to first aid personnel