FL Hospital Worker Accused Of Sexual Battery, Forcing Himself On Patient

HUDSON, FL — A Bayonet Point Hospital worker faces sexual battery and other charges after forcing himself on a patient in a hospital room, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post.

While working at the hospital, Anthony Coleman, 30, entered the victim’s room and forced himself on them, deputies said.

After receiving reports about the incident, the PSO began an investigation, leading to his arrest Wednesday evening.

Coleman was charged with felony sexual battery, indecent exposure and battery, the sheriff’s office said.

The victim, whose identity is protected under Marsy’s Law, is safe and is receiving the necessary care and resources.

This was believed to be an isolated incident with no ongoing public safety threat.

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While there are no reports of additional victims, anyone who believes they or a loved one might have been a victim of Coleman is asked to contact the PSO Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 or report tips online at PascoSheriff.com/tips.