The 16-year-old girl presented to the hospital for an unspecified treatment but fled the facility, “battering three employees in the process,” according to the local news outlet and police report.
The teen faces aggravated assault charges and burglary charges. The latter is tied to the teenager’s break-in of a nearby baseball complex after she fled the hospital, where she stole several bottles of liquor, according to police.
Jacksonville Memorial is a 93-bed hospital in West Central Illinois.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
