Broward Fire lieutenant allegedly beat 65 year old wheelchair patient inside rescue vehicle

A Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue lieutenant was arrested on battery charges involving a patient who he allegedly beat inside a rescue vehicle. NBC6’s Marissa Bagg reports

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/broward-sheriff-fire-rescue-lieutenant-arrested-on-battery-charges-records-show/3800692/


Carlos Antonio Lewin, 43, was arrested Thursday by BSO on two counts of battery on a person 65 or older, Broward jail records showed.

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Alan MacPhee, the victim, told NBC6 he suffered a stroke a few months back, causing a speech impediment, adding he believes that may have played a role in why he was attacked.


“He thought I was a homeless drunk," MacPhee said.

The 65-year-old patient, who was sitting in a wheelchair, was placed on stretcher and while he was being evaluated, Lewin got into a verbal argument with him, officials said.

Lewin then instructed the two firefighters who were with him to place the patient in the rescue vehicle where there were no cameras, and while the patient was having his vital signs checked, Lewin grabbed his head and forcefully struck it against the stretcher for about 30 seconds, authorities said.

BSO Fire lieutenant allegedly beat patient inside rescue vehicle