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Court records ID suspect in viral arrest videos, now facing numerous charges
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The suspect in a set of viral videos that showed police officers using force to arrest a man has been identified.
And he now faces a list of charges after police say he resisted arrest and assaulted a Pike County sheriff’s deputy and a Pikeville police detective during the incident Tuesday afternoon.
According to the police report, Cory M. Thomas, 34, of Powells Creek Road, was arrested following an incident on River Drive in Pikeville. The citation lists charges of second-degree disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and third-degree fleeing or evading police as well as two counts each of menacing, third-degree terroristic threatening and third-degree assault of a police officer.
The citation states that just before 3:30 p.m., Deputy Calvin Dillion responded to Mountain Comprehensive Care in downtown Pikeville to transport Thomas on a court-ordered mental health warrant.
According to the citation, when Dillion arrived, Thomas attempted to leave in a vehicle. The deputy blocked the vehicle with his cruiser and attempted to take Thomas into custody.
Police say Thomas then fled the area on foot, turning and “squared up” with Dillion near the top of a hill around River Street and Bypass Road. The citation states that Dillion attempted to apprehend Thomas, who then struck the deputy multiple times in the face.
At one point, police say Thomas pulled a knife, but dropped it once Dillion pulled his firearm.
Pikeville Police Department Det. Zach Bowens arrived to assist Dillion. According to the citation, the detective was struck in the face with a closed fist during the encounter. The detective and deputy then took Thomas to the ground, where he allegedly continued to punch, strike and resist officers and make threats.
The officers used force to gain control of Thomas, according to the citation. Thomas was transported to Pikeville Medical Center, where he and the deputy received medical treatment for injuries sustained during the incident. The detective also sought medical treatment.
Thomas reportedly told authorities he became upset because he did not want to be taken into custody.
He was lodged in the Pike County Detention Center.
The Pikeville Police Department said in a separate statement that available video and other evidence related to the incident will be reviewed in accordance with department policy and established use-of-force review procedures.
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Health Wagon receives grant for emergency medical training equipment
WISE, Va. — Patients and staff at the Health Wagon of Wise will benefit from a $5,200 grant from the Appalachian Power Foundation that will provide much-needed emergency medical training equipment and supplies.
The grant was written by Lisa D. Rife, BS Educ, NRP, EMS, a paramedic with 10 years of experience who previously worked as a teacher and grant writer.
Rife said she plans to use the new equipment to provide American Heart Association Basic Life Support and CPR training, including instruction on the use of automated external defibrillators, or AEDs. She will also teach “Stop the Bleed” courses to Health Wagon employees.
“I approached Jacob Holmes when the Appalachian Power Foundation provided a grant for the Dickenson County EMS,” Rife said. “Training equipment is expensive, so this will enable me to have equipment at the Health Wagon to keep all of the employees up to date with their training.”
Rife said she feels her work at the Health Wagon is part of a larger calling.
“God sent me to Health Wagon,” she said.
Dr. Paula Hill-Collins, DNP, FAANP, vice president and clinical director of the Health Wagon, said the grant will help staff maintain the lifesaving skills needed to provide safe, quality care.
“Thanks to this grant from Appalachian Power Foundation, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR with AED, and Stop the Bleed training equipment and supplies will be used to help The Health Wagon staff maintain current lifesaving skills and have Stop the Bleed supplies,” Hill-Collins said.
Hill-Collins noted that the American Heart Association is a nationally recognized provider of BLS training, with certification and recertification offered on a two-year cycle.
She said health care providers are required by employers and credentialing organizations to keep their certifications current to help ensure patient safety and quality of care.
Jacob Holmes, external affairs manager for Appalachian Power, said the Appalachian Power Foundation is pleased to support the project.
“The Appalachian Power Foundation is excited to partner on this project to support emergency responder training in Southwest Virginia,” Holmes said. “Our first responders are the backbone of our communities, and we are proud to support their work!”
The equipment has been delivered to the Health Wagon, and training is currently underway.
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