The Brief
A Brevard County man allegedly tried to drive off in an ambulance blocking his driveway.
Paramedics were inside treating a patient when the vehicle began to move.
He was arrested and charged with grand theft and burglary.
ORLANDO, Fla. – A Brevard County man was arrested after deputies say he tried to drive away in an ambulance that was blocking his driveway while paramedics treated a patient inside.
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The incident happened on Sykes Creek when Brevard County Fire Rescue crews were preparing a patient for transport.
The backstory
Authorities said paramedics felt the ambulance begin to move and discovered Layne Featherngill in the driver’s seat.
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Investigators said Featherngill was upset the vehicle was in his way. When confronted, he allegedly struck a paramedic in the leg before getting back into his own vehicle and leaving. Deputies later tracked him down and took him into custody.
Featherngill was charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle and burglary of an occupied conveyance. He was held on an $8,000 bond.
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The Source
This story was written based on information shared by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.