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Man accused of assaulting Butler Hospital staff, police officer appears in court


A Butler Hospital patientaccused of assaulting hospital staff members and a police officer appeared in court on Tuesday for his arraignment. (WJAR/Pool)

A Butler Hospital patient accused of assaulting hospital staff members and a police officer was given bail at his arraignment on Tuesday.

According to police, three Butler Hospital employees and a police officer were injured after Elias Dominguez became violent last Friday evening.

He is facing multiple charges including assault on healthcare providers, assault on a police officer and resisting arrest.

At his arraignment, Dominguez did not enter a plea on his charges.

He was given $25,000 surety bail.

Dominguez was also referred to a mental health evaluation.