Patient Escapes

Read: Psychiatric Patient Attacks Washington Hospital Nurse

Psychiatric Patient Attacks Washington Hospital Nurse

A psychiatric ward patient attacked a nurse by biting off her earlobe in the latest attack on a staff member at Western State Hospital.

Read: Inmate Captured After Escape from Gerber Memorial

Inmate Captured After Escape from Gerber Memorial

A Newaygo County inmate who was being treated at Gerber Memorial Hospital escaped police custody and stole a motorcycle from a nearby home.

Read: Florida Hospital Orlando Patient Steals, Crashes Police Car

Florida Hospital Orlando Patient Steals, Crashes Police Car

A police officer got out of his vehicle to confront the suspect but the man evaded him and drove off in his vehicle, flipping it onto its side.

Read: Monroe Sheriff, Jail Supt. Disciplined After Inmate Escapes from Hospital

Monroe Sheriff, Jail Supt. Disciplined After Inmate Escapes from Hospital

A pregnant inmate was able to create a distraction and slip out of a soft restraint while in custody of a Monroe County Sheriff’s Jail deputy.

Read: Patient Attacks Security Officer with Light Bulb in Escape Attempt

Patient Attacks Security Officer with Light Bulb in Escape Attempt

The patient was attempting to escape a locked unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest when he allegedly slashed the officer’s arm with a light bulb.

Read: Pregnant Inmate Indicted After Escaping Police at Strong Memorial

Pregnant Inmate Indicted After Escaping Police at Strong Memorial

The 19-year-old pregnant inmate was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y., after complaining of stomach pains.

Read: OWAL Helps Westchester Center Improve Safety, Efficiencies

OWAL Helps Westchester Center Improve Safety, Efficiencies

Facial recognition technology has allowed the Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living to protect against patient elopement and better manage schedules.

Read: Forensic Patient Shoots Officer at Charleston Area Medical Center

Forensic Patient Shoots Officer at Charleston Area Medical Center

The patient was originally arrested following a high-speed pursuit in which he attempted to remove a gun from the holster of an arresting officer.

Read: Murder Suspect Fakes Injury, Escapes Police Custody at Hospital

Murder Suspect Fakes Injury, Escapes Police Custody at Hospital

A jail nurse recommended the inmate be transferred to a local North Carolina hospital after he complained of a shoulder injury.

Read: Hawaii State Hospital Waited 10 Hours to Report Dangerous Escapee

Hawaii State Hospital Waited 10 Hours to Report Dangerous Escapee

The escapee had been acquitted of a 1979 murder by reason of insanity and was diagnosed with sexual sadism and necrophilia.

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