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Local Topic Patient allegedly steals ambulance from Kingwood hospital, leads

Local Topic Patient allegedly steals ambulance from Kingwood hospital, leads

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by: TxSweepstaker Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 4:28am  
 
A man being taken to Kingwood Medical Center via ambulance hopped in the driver seat upon arrival and then led police on an hour-long chase through Humble and Huffman.
 
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According to Assistant Chief Theis at Humble PD, a male patient stole an ambulance at the Kingwood Medical Center and led officers and deputies on a chase through Humble and into the Crosby area early Thursday morning.
 
The suspect was communicating with police over the radio while driving the ambulance. The chase covered nearly 18 miles and reached speeds up to 80 mph, before HPD (Houston) units were able to use spike strips to puncture the tires and disable the vehicle.
 
Humble PD, HPD and the Harris County PCT 4 Constable's Office were all involved in the pursuit, which came to an end near Crosby.
 
The suspect was very combative with officers and a taser had to be deployed to get him detained. A charge of Evading Arrest with a Vehicle will be requested by Humble PD.
 
No officers were injured during the incident. All vehicles (besides the ambulance) escaped unscathed as well. 4951
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yankeejessica Active Indicator LED Icon 12
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 4:29am  
Patient allegedly steals ambulance from Kingwood Hospital, leads police on chase in Crosby area Humble PD, Houston PD and the Harris County Sheriff's Office were involved in the lengthy pursuit. Author: Doug Delony Published: 3:58 AM CST February 21, 2019 Updated: 4:11 AM CST February 21, 2019 HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A patient allegedly stole an ambulance at a Kingwood hospital and led police and deputies on a chase in the Humble and Crosby areas early Thursday morning. Police were chasing the suspect before 4 a.m. At one point the chase was on FM 1960 before going into a neighborhood. Humble PD, Houston PD and the Harris County Sheriff's Office are involved in the pursuit, which came to an end south of Huffman. The suspect is reportedly in custody now, but further details have not been confirmed.
 
@TxSweepstaker : Thank god my son wasn't riding today lol!!! 4951
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~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 5:09am  
He was on the radio with dispatch while driving the ambulance he stole saying he was God. The news is saying he's back at a hospital. 4951
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Msvee Active Indicator LED Icon 6
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 5:13am  
Things that make you say hmmmmmm 4951
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Nurse3 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 5:21am  
Mental illness is tough. Police tend to bring them to a general hospital, because they can't take them anywhere else, but a lot of hospitals do not have psych units. This is a HUGE problem in our country. Not enough mental health facilities or mental health professionals. 4951
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TxSweepstaker Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 5:35am  
Mental illness is tough. Police tend to bring them to a general hospital, because they can't take them anywhere else, but a lot of hospitals do not have psych units. This is a HUGE problem in our country. Not enough mental health facilities or mental health professionals.
 
@Nurse3 : So happy you brought this out; I didn't post for humor bur to shed light on the fact that we need to take bolder steps to improve our mental health system. 4951
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Stealth83 Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 6:08am  
Removed By Request 4951
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TxSweepstaker Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 6:29am  
So how to control crazy and also make the victims whole? He tore up a bunch of property prior to being taken to hospital.
 
@Stealth83 : I wish I knew, certainly not fair to those whose property was damaged. 4951
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podunk Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 6:33am  
Do they still get billed for the ambulance ride? 4951
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yankeejessica Active Indicator LED Icon 12
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 7:21am  
Now it's got me wondering who it was and wondering if he's a patient of my office. 🤔 4951
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Katzen Active Indicator LED Icon 9
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 7:28am  
Wondering what is "allegedly" about it. 4951
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TxSweepstaker Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 7:31am  
Wondering what is "allegedly" about it.
 
@Katzen : I think they have to say that to avoid being sued for libel 4951
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~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 7:32am  
@yankeejessica : It was NOT my ds 🤣😱- he's stable and downtown!
 
It does make me wonder if it was a personal transport - because normally the police transport to Ben Taub or the Psychiatric Center next door. I only transported ds once- back in OH- never again- let's just say keeping him in the car while driving down the freeway was one of the scariest things I've ever had to do. Oh and getting home- because there was a riot going on downtown Cincy and a woman got pulled out of her SUV ( same exact model as mine) and beaten 5 minutes after I went through.
 
Anyway- I totally understand the God comment- their brain chemistry is so messed up they believe with their heart and soul thei hallucinations. Just like we all believe today is Thurs Feb 21 2019 . 4951
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kerrys Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 8:06am  
Glad this guy is back into custody. At least no one was injured. 4951
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~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 8:15am  
Removed By Request 4951
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~ 5 years ago   Feb 21, '19 8:31am  
Removed By Request 4951
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