What happened: A man is accused of pulling the fire alarm at a hospital in Atlantis, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Background: PBSO says that William Arthur Stearns, 59, was taken into custody by Atlantis Police on Monday after security at JFK Medical Center identified him as the person who allegedly pulled the fire alarm earlier that day. Security officers provided video that showed Stearns pulling the fire alarm wearing the same clothes that he was wearing when confronted by PBSO.
The available details are limited to the information verified at publication time. Readers should expect updates as the matter develops.
Any person identified in connection with an alleged offense is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Source: official sources including CBS12 News.
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