By Laura French
LUDLOW, Ky. — A Kentucky firefighter-EMT was fired, arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse after allegedly undressing a coworker and touching her genitals against her will at the fire station.
Elijah Mays, who was terminated from the Ludlow Fire Department following the accusations, was arrested on March 23 after the coworker reported that he touched her as she repeatedly said “no” and tried to leave, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The coworker told police Mays had locked the door to the room before the incident and wrapped his arms around her to prevent her from leaving.
It was not reported whether the coworker was also a firefighter or EMS provider.
Mays was arrested just hours after the incident reportedly occurred. He was released on house arrest on Tuesday and his next court appearance is scheduled for May 12.