A Milford woman is in custody for allegedly assaulting paramedics trying to treat her for a prescription drug overdose.

According to officials, on June 7, Milford Police Department responded to an alleged drug overdose at the home of Lorelei Adele Mounsey, 34, of 402 W. First St., Milford. Upon arrival to the scene, police discovered Mounsey, who had slurred speech and difficulty understanding. Police were notified by a call from Mounsey’s husband that she had taken all of her prescription medication.

While EMS and EMTs were attempting to treat Mounsey, she became aggressive and battered them. Mounsey allegedly began swearing, yelling and threatening to kill both paramedics treating her. Mounsey then bit the female paramedic and struck her on the right side of her head.

According to Milford Town Marshall Rich Miotto, Mounsey turned herself in on a warrant for the incident. Mounsey was arrested for a class D felony of battery resulting in bodily injury and is being held on a bond of $5,000 at the Kosciusko County Jail.