RH Police: Drunk Patient Punches ER Nurse at St. Mary's

The following information was supplied by the Richmond Heights Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Thursday, Sept. 19

• Victim reported that person(s) unknown stole her vehicle from the parking lot of her work at Breath of Life Health and Wellness Center. She later discovered that her key fob was missing from her desk drawer.

• Victim reported that he received a threatening letter that was received at his PO box at the Richmond Heights Post Office.

• Witness observed a vehicle strike another in the 1200 block of Boland and leave the scene.
• Officers responded to Sephora where security detained a subject for stealing $60 in merchandise. The subject was arrested and later released on a state warrant application.
  
• An intoxicated and combative patient punched an ER nurse at St. Mary's SSM Hospital and tore her lab jacket while she treated him. Due to his condition he was not arrested but the reporting officer did apply for municipal warrants.