A New Hampshire emergency services dispatcher has been terminated following a strange altercation that saw him allegedly attack a police officer while wearing only a revealing swimsuit.
The incident unfolded late on Wednesday when authorities responded to a disturbance in Salem. Upon arrival, officers encountered 38-year-old Christopher Lamb, who works as a dispatcher for the Derry Emergency Medical Services, reportedly wearing nothing but a bright red Speedo.
According to police reports, the situation escalated dramatically when Lamb became confrontational and allegedly assaulted one of the responding officers. The altercation resulted in Lamb being taken into custody on charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct.
Professional Consequences
In the wake of the incident, Derry town officials moved quickly to address the situation. Town Administrator David Caron confirmed that Lamb has been "relieved of his duties," stating that such behaviour "will not be tolerated" from emergency service personnel.
"This individual's actions are completely inconsistent with the professional standards we expect from all our employees, particularly those in critical emergency response roles," Caron emphasised.
Community Reaction
The bizarre nature of the incident has raised eyebrows throughout the local community, with residents expressing both amusement and concern about the conduct of emergency service workers.
One neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, described the scene as "surreal" and expressed disappointment that someone entrusted with emergency response would engage in such behaviour.
The case continues to develop as legal proceedings move forward, serving as a stark reminder of the professional standards expected of those in public service roles.
