Grifton Man Jailed After Alleged Assault on EMT During Hospital Transport

Jeremy Strong, 35, faces felony charges after warrants say he injured a Grifton EMT in the neck and shoulder during a hospital transport.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 23, 2026, 10:13 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from WITN

Violence During Emergency Transport

The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office took 35 year old Jeremy Strong into custody this past Friday following a violent encounter in the back of an ambulance. According to warrants, Strong was being transported to a local hospital by Grifton EMS when he became combative. During the transit, Strong allegedly struck an EMT, targeting the responder's neck and shoulder area. The assault was severe enough to cause documented physical injury to the emergency personnel on duty.

Specific Legal Charges and No-Bond Status

Strong has been formally charged with assault on emergency personnel inflicting injury. This specific charge carries significant weight in North Carolina, as it is designed to provide extra protection to first responders performing their duties. Upon his arrest and processing, a magistrate ordered that Strong be held in the Pitt County Detention Center without the option of a bond. This "no bond" status is often reserved for cases where the court deems the defendant a potential threat to the community or where the circumstances of the assault are particularly egregious.

Risks to First Responders

This incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns faced by emergency medical services (EMS) providers in North Carolina. According to Grifton EMS, crews often operate in high stress environments where patients may be experiencing crises, but physical violence against staff remains a strictly prosecuted offense. The EMT involved in the incident received medical attention for the neck and shoulder injuries sustained during the attack, though their current employment status following the injury has not been disclosed.