Crime & Safety

Man Sentenced for Punching EMT in Southington

The incident happened in June.

A Texas man who pleaded guilty to breach of peace for punching an EMT in June received a 30-day prison sentence.

Curt Coles, 55, was originally charged with breach of peace and assault of emergency medical personnel, according to the Record-Journal.

Coles was reportedly intoxicated at the Tipping Chair Tavern and became combative with EMTs.

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