WINONA, Minn. — Two men tried to bar police and medics from tending to a seriously drunk buddy who was experiencing alcohol poisoning. This was about 10:30 p.m. in rented living quarters in the 550 block of East Broadway Street. Despite the interference, the incapacitated man was taken the hospital, where it’s believed his stomach was pumped to bring down his blood-alcohol level. Arrested at the house were:
> Ranell Escho, 35, of Winona, who was charged with obstructing officers with force.
> Kimani Seyoum Ownes, 30, of Winona., who was issued a citation for hindering officers and medics.
Police described this is what happened: Officers arrived to assist medics with the incapacitated patient. Both Ownes and Escho were drnk. Officers told them to get back. They refused. Officers forced them into another room so the medics could do their work. After the patient was carried to an ambulance and as the officers were outside comparing notes, Ownes charged at them yellling The officers hadn’t yet identified Ownes and asked for his identification. Ownes became animated, shook his arms arms at one officer, and called him a “stupid ass.” The office told Ownes to stand back to create space. He refused. THE officer Grabbed Ownes, took him to the ground, and cuffed him. His blood- alcohol level tested at 0.17%.
Bood-alcohol chart
> 0.02% alcohol concentration in blood: Light-headed.
> 0.06%: Buzzed.
> 0.08%: Legally impaired.
> 0.11%: Drunk.
> 0.16%: Very drunk.
> 0.20%: Dazed and confused.
> 0.25%: Stupor.
> 0.31%: Coma.