29-05-2025
Woman charged for allegedly assaulting 2 paramedics in Bancroft: OPP
A Bancroft woman has been charged after allegedly assaulting two paramedics, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said in a news release Wednesday.
Officers were called to a residence on Tuesday shortly after 6:30 p.m. to assist Paramedic services. They made the arrest after finding out that the two paramedics had been assaulted by the woman, according to OPP.
In an update on Thursday, police say they obtained further information alleging that the woman had also assaulted a healthcare professional at Quinte Health North Hastings Hospital. They allege that she had also caused 'damage within the hospital.'
Jill Price, 41, has been charged with uttering threats, assault (two counts), assault with a weapon and intimidation - health services - impede health professional (two counts) and assault and mischief under $5,000.
Price remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Thursday.
