Florida paramedic allegedly attacked woman in ambulance – NBC 6 South Florida

Serious allegations are being made against a former paramedic after investigators say he attacked a woman he was supposed to be helping.

Authorities in Central Florida arrested James Melady of Daytona Beach last week on charges of sexual assault and video voyeurism of an adult.

Daytona Beach police said they began investigating the 37-year-old when they came across a disturbing video showing Melady harassing an unconscious woman in an ambulance while she was being taken to a hospital in Flagler County.

The alleged incident occurred in October 2021 when Melady was working for the Flagler County Fire Department.

The circumstances leading to the ambulance ride were not disclosed and the victim was unaware of the attack until authorities contacted her, investigators said.

According to a police report, the video showed Melady setting up and moving the recording device throughout the incident, and his face was clearly visible.

The Flagler County Sheriff responded to the disturbing news in an interview with WESH, an NBC6 affiliate.

“To me, there is nothing more heinous than what this pervert did,” said Sheriff Rick Staly.

He now hopes that more potential victims will come forward.

“We believe there are likely many more victims, and if anyone believes they may be a victim of this paramedic, they should call us,” added Sheriff Staley.

Investigators said Melady told them he retired from the Flagler County Fire Department earlier this year. He is currently being held in the Volusia County Jail without bail.