On Saturday June 2, 2012 at approximately 2327 hours Officer William Folden of the Frederick Police Department was in the emergency of Frederick Memorial Hospital conducting an investigation. During the course of his investigation emergency room personnel directed Officer Folden to an intoxicated male who was becoming belligerent with staff. Officer Folden made contact with the individual, later identified as George William Baugher, and assisted staff in dealing with him. William Baugher proceeded to become belligerent again a short time later. When Officer Folden made contact with Baugher again, he proceeded to punch Officer Folden in the mouth one time. Baugher was immediately placed under arrest without incident and transported to central booking to await an appearance before a district court commissioner. Officer Folden sustained a minor abrasion to his lip. The arrestee’s name and charges are as follows:
-Baugher, George William (W/M/3-24-1950)
3800 block of Trego Road
Keedysville, MD
1) 2nd degree assault
Arresting Officer: OFF William Folden
Press release prepared by: A/Sgt. Sean Carr
Case report number: 2012-34278