Man to stand trial in hospital assault
A man accused of assaulting three employees of Uniontown Hospital in September will have his day in court.
Uniontown police Officer Dave Hromada said Rashaad Harris, 20, of 13 North St., Uniontown, was charged before Magisterial District Judge Michael M. Metros with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, two counts of disorderly conduct, harassment and resisting arrest.
On Tuesday, Assistant District Attorney J.W. Eddy added a charge of indecent assault against Harris for allegedly grabbing a nurse during the incident.
After hearing testimony from the employees and Hromada, Metros held all charges against Harris for Fayette County Court.
According to Hromada, the charges were filed against Harris after he assaulted the employees in the behavioral health unit on Sept. 8. Hromada said the that incident began when Harris grabbed one of the employees around the chest and threw her to the floor, causing injuries to her neck and left thigh, and then jumped on top of her and held her down.
During the incident, the woman testified that Harris said “you’re sexy” and “you’re fine.”
Two other employees came to the woman’s aid and Harris attacked them as well, causing injuries to one man’s right arm and shoulder and another man’s right knee and right wrist, Hromada said.
Hromada testified that when officers arrived, Harris continued to be combative with police and officers eventually had to use a stun gun to bring him into compliance.
Once at the Fayette County booking center in Uniontown, Hromada said Harris continually tried to remove his restraints and also spit on officers.
Harris remains free on $100,000 unsecured bond.