Medics Request Law Enforcement Cover for Combative Patient on Portland Road
Source: Marion County Sheriff Dispatch
12398 Portland Rd NE, Gervais, OR 97026, USA
Summary: Fire and medical personnel responded to a call at 12398 Portland Road North, Marion County, Oregon, where they encountered a patient who was physically combative, throwing punches and objects at medics. Law enforcement was requested to provide cover for the safety of first responders. After assessing the situation, it was determined that there was no probable cause for a crime, and medics attempted to provide medical attention while law enforcement stood by. The incident was eventually resolved without escalation.