Man Allegedly Headbutts Rock, Wall, and Floor During Custody

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A 42-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly causing intentional head injuries to himself during his arrest and subsequent hospital stay. Gerald Hotchkiss was arraigned on charges of aggravated assault by prisoner, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct, after he intentionally banged his head against a rock, slammed it into a wall, and fell onto the floor. The incident occurred on July 19, following a domestic disturbance in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

During a foot chase with police, Hotchkiss was taken to General Hospital to be treated for his head injury. However, after being released the next day, he allegedly began causing trouble, spitting at a nurse and a police officer. He was restrained in a stretcher and transported to the county correctional facility, where he continued to struggle with corrections officers.

Hotchkiss was arrested on July 19 for allegedly assaulting and choking his ex-girlfriend during a physical domestic disturbance on May 28. He remains jailed on a total bail of $110,000.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gerald Hotchkiss, 42, allegedly caused intentional head injuries to himself by banging his head against a rock, slamming it into a wall, and falling onto the floor.
  • Hotchkiss was arrested on July 19 following a domestic disturbance and subsequently taken to General Hospital for treatment.
  • He was released the next day, but continued to cause trouble, allegedly spitting at a nurse and a police officer.
  • Hotchkiss was restrained in a stretcher and transported to the county correctional facility, where he struggled with corrections officers.
  • He was arrested on the same day for allegedly assaulting and choking his ex-girlfriend during a physical domestic disturbance on May 28.
  • Hotchkiss remains jailed on a total bail of $110,000.

Statistics:

  • $110,000: Hotchkiss' total bail amount
  • 1: Number of arresting officers involved in the initial domestic disturbance
  • 2: Number of incidents involving Hotchkiss allegedly spitting at a nurse and a police officer
  • 1: Number of domestic disturbances between Hotchkiss and his ex-girlfriend

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