36-year-old Ricky Trouten was seen publicly intoxicated on May 1st near Tennova Healthcare on Dunlop Lane. When officers arrived, they immediately noticed Trouten being restrained by hospital security and nursing staff, appearing to be intoxicated. Officers proceeded to speak with a doctor on the scene, who stated that an ambulance had brought in Trouten, but he wanted to leave the hospital against medical advice. The doctor also noted that Trouten was informed that due to his intoxication, he could not be released. Trouten then became aggressive and yanked his IV out. When staff tried to calm Trouten down, he began attempting to bite their arms but was not successful. None of the staff wanted to press assault charges on Trouten. Officers deemed Trouten to be too intoxicated, and he was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Ricky Lee Trouten of Parade Drive in Clarksville, TN was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on May 1st, charged with public intoxication. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $439.
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