Rutland County, VT – An 18-year-old West Rutland resident was arrested Wednesday afternoon following an incident involving emergency medical personnel during a transport to the hospital, according to the Rutland County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded around 12:56 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Exit 6 and Boardman Hill Road in the Town of West Rutland to assist Regional Ambulance crews with a disorderly patient being transported for medical care.
Authorities identified the defendant as Savanna Williams, 18, of West Rutland. Investigators allege that during the ambulance transport, Williams exhibited violent, tumultuous, and threatening behavior toward EMS personnel.
The sheriff’s office said the behavior prompted law enforcement intervention for the safety of medical staff and others involved in the transport. Deputies took Williams into custody at the scene.
Williams was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center, where she was later released on a criminal citation. She is scheduled to appear in Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division at a later date to answer to the charges.
According to court records provided by authorities, Williams faces charges of aggravated disorderly conduct under Title 13 VSA 1026a and unlawful mischief under Title 13 VSA 3701. All charges are allegations, and Williams is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The incident occurred along a busy stretch near Exit 6, an area that frequently sees both commuter and emergency vehicle traffic. No injuries to EMS personnel were reported in the release.
The case remains under investigation.
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