Bear Spray, Not a Gun, at Firehouse | Cincinnati News

A man rolled up to a Newport firehouse early Wednesday morning armed with bear spray, not a gun, and unleashed it on two firefighters before cops could arrest him. The chaos began after a car crash — a woman from the wreck sought help at the station, then the suspect followed, making threats. Firefighters were treated on-site, avoiding hospitalization, while the crash victim was taken to the hospital. Jacob Palmer, now facing assault on emergency personnel, burglary, and public intoxication charges, is scheduled for court Thursday before Judge Erin Sizemore. This alarming incident underscores how first responders can be put in harm’s way — a sobering reminder that help should never come with danger. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69db1f1dc865b5bd