A patient at Brooks-TLC Hospital in Dunkirk is facing charges after an incident Monday afternoon in the emergency department.

Daniel J. Jennings, 42, was charged with felony second-degree criminal mischief, fourth-degree criminal mischief and two counts of second-degree harassment.

City police say at about 2 p.m., they responded to a call of a patient attacking staff. Upon arrival its was reported that, Jennings had allegedly thrown a vital sign monitor, broke a computer monitor and a wooden cabinet. It was also alleged that Jennings had grabbed a member of the hospital staff by her arms.

Jennings was taken into custody for the above listed charges and released on an appearance ticket.