SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect for doing a substantial amount of damage at Salina Regional Medical Center.

Randy Neace, 36, was being treated at about 3 p.m. in the hospital’s Emergency Room when he became angry and uncooperative with hospital staff, according to Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney.

Neace allegedly damaged an IntelliVue monitor screen, a mounting bracket, a wall and sheet rock.

He is also accused of charging a nurse in a threatening manner.

Sweeney said officers who were already present at the hospital were able to detain Neace and place him under arrest.

He was booked into the Saline County Jail on requested charges of assault and felony damage to property.

Dollar amount of the damage has not been determined.