Trooper allegedly kicked, exposed to blood by prisoner in Uniontown
A state police trooper was allegedly kicked in the chest while trying to protect Uniontown Hospital staff and EMS from a woman who was trying to kick them, and exposed to the woman’s blood while preventing her from hurting herself.
Jessica Marie Lowry, 34, of Uniontown was taken into custody on drug and assault charges Monday. State police transported Lowry to Uniontown Hospital so she could be searched and medically cleared for incarceration.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, Lowry intentionally cut her neck with a handcuff chain while Trooper Nicole Sigwalt attempted to search her. Sigwalt grabbed Lowry’s head and hands to prevent her from causing further harm to herself, exposing herself to the woman’s blood. Hospital staff and EMS attempted to secure Lowry’s legs to restrain her, and Lowry allegedly kicked at them. Lowry reportedly kicked Sigwalt in the chest while she was trying to grab her legs.
The kick caused a red mark and knocked the wind out of Sigwalt. She was treated at the hospital for the assault and exposure to blood.
Lowry is charged with two counts each of aggravated assault and simple assault, and one count of disorderly conduct. She was also charged with simple assault, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia in the initial case.