On January 7, 2024, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist Randolph County EMS on NC Hwy 42 at Glenn Country Rd. Communications advised that an EMS Unit had advised that personnel were in danger and requested law enforcement and Fire. Responding deputies arrived at approximately 7:04 am and observed three fire personnel attempting to hold Pedro Nava Anguiano on the ground. Deputies immediately assisted in regaining control of Anguiano although Anguiano continuously attempted to avoid being secured.
Anguiano was placed into the back of an additional Ambulance and a Deputy escorted them to Randolph Health.
During the investigation, it was reported that while transporting Anguiano emergency traffic, he began to speak sentences that did not make sense, would not pay attention, and became agitated while EMS personnel was assessing him. He unbuckled his seat belt and began a struggle with the attending worker, obtaining a syringe with a needle. The ambulance was brought to a stop and the personnel escaped the back of the ambulance, but Anguiano followed and knocked the attending personnel to the ground where another struggle ensued. Moments after, several firefighters arrived and helped hold Anguiano down. Another male identified a Julio Cesar Salazardelacruz approached and attempted to push and pull fire personnel off of Anguiano. Firefighters were able to hold Anguiano down and then the Randolph County Sheriff's Deputies arrived, and all assisted in securing Anguiano in handcuffs.
Deputies swore out warrants on Anguiano for (F) Assault on Emergency Personnel Physical Injury, (M) Resist/Obstruct/Delay, and (M) Assault with a Deadly Weapon and also swore a warrant out on Salazardelcruz for (M) Assault on Government Official. Magistrate Cheek found probable cause for the charges and issued both Warrants for Arrest.
Following release after evaluation, Anguiano was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where he was served the warrant. The magistrate issued a $10,000 secured bond and a first appearance was scheduled for January 8, 2024, in Randolph County District Court.
The service of the warrant on Salazardelacruz is pending service at this time.
Name of Defendant:
Pedro Nava Anguiano Julio Cesar Salazardelacruz
Age: 46 Age: 40
