Houston Deputy Constable Accused of Assaulting Nurses at Baytown Hospital

Assault at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

• 🚨 A Harris County Precinct 3 deputy constable, Sergeant Robert Nobles, has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly assaulting three nurses.
• 📌 The incident occurred on New Year's Day at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital while Nobles was reportedly waiting for treatment.
• 💥 Nobles is accused of hitting the nurses with his hand and hospital equipment, with one of the victims being pregnant.

Investigation and Aftermath

• 🔍 Investigators are reportedly unsure of the motive behind the alleged assault.
• 🏃‍♂️ Following the alleged attack, Nobles attempted to leave the hospital before being detained.
• 👥 Nobles' wife was also present at the scene, and dispatch audio indicated a large group of people were involved or present.

Broader Context of Nurse Safety

• ⚠️ Dustin Baz, president of the Emergency Nurses Association, highlighted that one in five nurses experience violence on the job within a two-year period.
• ⚖️ Baz advocates for stricter federal laws to protect nurses, noting that while state laws may classify assaulting a nurse as a felony, this is not federally passed.
• 🏥 The hospital has declined to comment, referring inquiries to local authorities, and the current condition of the nurses is unclear.
• ⚖️ Sergeant Nobles is expected to make his first court appearance on Monday in Harris County.