Attorney General Aaron Frey concluded that Cote "reasonably believed Mr. Poitraw was driving the truck in a manner likely to inflict death or serious bodily injury."
Arrest Made after Threats, Ramming Vehicles, Stuck on Helipad
Presque Isle Police said a 42-year-old man was suicidal and threatened the Ashland ambulance EMS with a knife after they responded to an overdose on prescription medication.
Police said James Arey drove himself to Northern Light AR Gould Hospital with Ashland Ambulance following after he refused to be taken into protective custody.
Police said in his refusal, Arey purposefully rammed his vehicle into the Ashland Ambulance, Presque Isle PD cruisers, a personal vehicle, and drove at police officers.
Arey’s vehicle became stuck by the Helipad at AR Gould Hospital where Officers were able to subdue him and take him into custody.