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Suffolk woman charged after assaulting paramedic: SPD

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SUFFOLK, Va. — A woman has been arrested Thursday after assaulting a paramedic who was responding to a medical emergency on Prices Fork Boulevard, according to Suffolk police.

Jacqueline Williams, 48, of Suffolk, is charged with assault and battery, police say.

Her arrest comes a day after police and Suffolk Fire and Rescue went to the 3200 block of Prices Fork Blvd. around 3:10 p.m., in response to a medical emergency, police say. At the scene, Williams allegedly became hostile and assaulted a paramedic.

After investigating, police obtained warrants for Williams and arrested her on Thursday.

The paramedic was sent to a local hospital with minor injuries, police say