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Wis. man arrested for assaulting EMT, police officer

Scott Politowski, 62, is charged with battery to a law enforcement officer, battery to emergency rescue worker, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct

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When a police officer tried to help Politowski up, he punched the officer in the throat.

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By EMS1 Staff

MT. PLEASANT, Wis. — A Wisconsin man was arrested for allegedly injuring an EMT and a police officer after they responded to a call.

According to CBS 58, police responded to a residence where there was a report of an intoxicated man. The police found 62-year-old, Scott Politowski, in his bed. After questioning him and trying to get him medical care, Politowski punched the EMT on the shoulder, then fell on the bed.

When a police officer tried to help Politowski up, he punched the officer in the throat.

Politowski was charged with battery to a law enforcement officer, battery to emergency rescue worker, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct.

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