A 27-year-old woman from Guelph faces assault charges after allegedly spitting on a paramedic responding to a medical distress call. Police reported that emergency services were attending to her when the incident occurred.
The paramedic did not report serious injuries, and police quickly detained the suspect at the scene. The woman was charged with assault and later released with a court date scheduled.
“Any assault against first responders is taken seriously,” local authorities emphasized.
The investigation remains ongoing, with officials reminding the public that aggression toward emergency personnel can result in significant legal penalties.
Author’s summary: A 27-year-old Guelph woman was charged with assault for allegedly spitting on a paramedic during a medical call; no serious injuries were reported.