PONTIAC, Mich. Patrick Michael Crawford was taken into custody Friday evening after reportedly assaulting medical staff. Update May 17 -- Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 51,142; Death toll now at 4,891According to authorities, the 25-year-old Pontiac resident was brought to McLaren Oakland Hospital Friday and when the medical staff attempted to treat him, he attacked them. Police said Oakland County Sheriffs deputies were told Crawford tested positive for coronavirus. He was taken into police custody and transported to the Oakland County Jail where he is expected to be lodged until charged. More information on coronavirus (COVID-19):

PONTIAC, Mich. Pontiac resident Patrick Michael Crawford, 25, has been charged for allegedly assaulting and spitting on staff members at McLaren Oakland Hospital. Police say Crawford assaulted the medical staff Friday, May 15. According to authorities, Crawford was brought to McLaren Oakland Hospital Friday and when the medical staff attempted to treat him, he attacked them. Police said he was restrained and placed in isolation and when doctors began to evaluate Crawford, he made threats, said he was infected with COVID-19 and began spitting at the physician and Emergency Room staff. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man with COVID-19 arrested after assaulting, spitting at medical staff at McLaren Hospital, police sayThe victims include a 42-year-old male attending physician, 32-year-old male Emergency Room nursing staff member, and 29-year-old male Emergency Room nursing staff member.