19-Year-Old Arrested After Alleged Assault on Nurse at Russell County Hospital

Plemithy Montgomery accused of striking nurse's head with door in ER incident

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:20am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a hospital ID badge or security keycard, the surface textured and reflecting a harsh, direct flash of light, conceptually representing the vulnerability of medical staff to violence in the workplace.A recent wave of assaults on healthcare workers has exposed vulnerabilities in hospital security protocols.Russell Springs Today

A 19-year-old woman named Plemithy Montgomery was arrested early yesterday morning by Russell Springs Police after allegedly assaulting a nurse at Russell County Hospital's emergency room. Montgomery is accused of striking the nurse's head with a door, resulting in injuries that required treatment at the hospital.

Why it matters

Assaults on healthcare workers have become an increasingly concerning issue, with nurses and other medical staff facing rising rates of violence in the workplace. This incident highlights the need for improved security protocols and de-escalation training to protect frontline medical personnel.

The details

According to police, officers were called to Russell County Hospital in the early morning hours yesterday after reports that Montgomery had assaulted a nurse by striking their head with a door. The nurse was treated at the hospital for their injuries.

  • The incident occurred in the early morning hours of April 10, 2026.

The players

Plemithy Montgomery

A 19-year-old woman who was arrested and charged with assault, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest in relation to the incident.

Russell Springs Police

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and arrested Montgomery.

Russell County Hospital

The medical facility where the alleged assault took place in the emergency room.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the urgent need for healthcare facilities to prioritize staff safety and implement robust security measures to protect nurses and other medical personnel from acts of violence in the workplace.