A routine hospital visit quickly spiraled out of control when a 19-year-old mother was arrested after violently lashing out at staff and police officers, resulting in three felony charges and a viral bodycam video that has stunned viewers nationwide.
The incident occurred at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where the young woman, identified by authorities only as “Emily R.” due to her age at the time of prior offenses, brought her infant son to the emergency room for a minor medical issue.
Hospital staff say Emily became agitated after being asked to wait for a pediatrician. According to witnesses, she began shouting at nurses, accusing them of “ignoring” her baby and demanding immediate attention.
“She was screaming that no one cared about her child,” said one nurse, who requested anonymity. “We tried to reassure her, but she just kept escalating.”
Security footage and police bodycam video show the teen pacing the hospital hallway, clutching her baby and arguing with staff. When a nurse attempted to calm her, Emily allegedly shoved a medical cart, nearly knocking over an IV stand.
Moments later, officers from the Columbus Police Department arrived on scene to de-escalate the situation. What happened next turned a tense encounter into a chaotic arrest.
“We were just there to talk to her,” said Officer Trent Marshall. “But as soon as we tried to separate her from the child for safety, she completely lost control.”
Bodycam footage captures Emily yelling “NO I DON’T!” as officers gently tried to take the baby to a nurse. She then allegedly kicked one officer, bit another on the forearm, and attempted to flee down the hallway while holding the child.
After a brief struggle, officers managed to safely recover the baby and restrain Emily. She was taken into custody and charged with felony assault on a peace officer, child endangerment, and obstruction of official business.
The infant was unharmed and placed temporarily in the care of child protective services while authorities contacted a family member.
Hospital staff later revealed that Emily had a history of emotional instability and prior run-ins with law enforcement, including a previous charge for disorderly conduct.
“She clearly needed help, not handcuffs — but she left the police with no choice,” said one hospital employee.
Emily is currently being held at the Franklin County Jail on a $15,000 bond. Her public defender stated she was “under severe emotional distress” and “did not intend to harm anyone.”
The incident has sparked debate online about how police handle mental health crises involving young parents. Many commenters sympathized with Emily’s struggles, while others argued that her actions put her child at serious risk.
“You can’t scream and fight your way through life,” one viral comment read. “Especially not in a hospital full of people trying to help.”
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