Lexington man accused of throwing rock at ambulance, injuring driver
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- Lexington man allegedly threw rock through ambulance window Thursday, injuring driver
- Police detained 28-year-old Daniel Bryan and found four large rocks on him
- Bryan faces assault, wanton endangerment and mischief charges; bond set
A Lexington man was arrested Thursday after police say he threw a rock at a moving ambulance, injuring the driver.
The suspect, Daniel Bryan, 28, is charged with second-degree assault, first-degree wanton endangerment and second-degree criminal mischief, according to the police. The ambulance belonged to Georgetown-Scott County EMS, and the agency said the driver was struck in the face but is doing well.
Lexington police officers were dispatched to the area of Newtown Pike and New Circle Road around 10:25 a.m. after learning a person was reportedly throwing rocks at vehicles on Newtown Pike. While en route, the ambulance driver called 911 and reported she had been struck by a rock that was thrown through her driver’s side window, according to court documents.
Police searched the area and found Bryan near Boardwalk and New Circle Road, about a half-mile from where the ambulance driver was struck. Court documents say he was detained, and officers found four large rocks in his sweatshirt pocket.
Bryan also matched the description of the suspect provided by the ambulance driver, according to court documents. He denied throwing a rock at the ambulance and refused to answer additional questions from police.
The ambulance was returning to Georgetown from Lexington when the incident occurred. The driver was taken to a hospital for cuts to her face and eye, according to court documents.
“We are extremely grateful that their injuries were not more serious and that our crew was able to safely manage the situation,” Georgetown-Scott County EMS said in a Facebook post.
Bryan is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center on a $5,000 bond, according to court records. He is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Fayette District Court.
“This incident is a stark reminder of the risks first responders face while serving their communities,” Georgetown-Scott County EMS said in a Facebook post. “We remain committed to the safety of our patients, our crews, and the public.”
Suspect previously accused of throwing items at cars
At the time of the incident, Bryan was a wanted fugitive in connection to another case where he allegedly threw items at vehicles.
On July 14, Bryan was arrested and charged with first-degree criminal mischief after he intentionally threw a brick through a victim’s rear windshield on Newtown Pike, according to court documents. He was released on personal recognizance that same day, and was scheduled to be arraigned in court on July 16.
Bryan did not show up to his arraignment, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Court documents say he was caught on Aug. 7 and booked into jail on a $500 bond.
Bryan posted his bond Nov. 19 after a preliminary hearing in his case was delayed multiple times, according to court records. Bryan did not show up for his next hearing, and another warrant was issued for his arrest.
Bryan is now being held on a $1,000 bond on the criminal mischief charge, according to court records. There is no scheduled court date in the case.
