NY EMT allegedly punched by a drunk

After being placed in the ambulance, Thomas Guercio became enraged and allegedly popped the EMT in the left eye

The New York Post

NEW DORP, N.Y. — A drunk punched an EMT trying to take him to a hospital, authorities said.

An ambulance was dispatched to a New Dorp shopping plaza on Hylan Boulevard at about 1 a.m. Thursday to pick up an intoxicated Thomas Guercio, 49, court papers say.

After being placed in the ambulance, Guercio became enraged and allegedly popped the EMT in the left eye.

He was charged with assault. The victim as was treated at Richmond University Hospital.