ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County sheriff’s deputies responded to the JW Marriott hotel on Central Florida Parkway regarding a felony incident that led to the arrest of an Orlando man for battery and assault on officers.
Orange County authorities arrested Miguel Angel Hichez Monday for battery on a law enforcement officer and assault on a security officer. His bail is currently set at $4,000.
According to deputies, the victim said she was waiting in her room for room service when she heard a knock on the door. When she opened it, Hichez was there and entered the room. As Hichez entered, he opened his arms, tried to grab her, and said, “mi amor.”
The woman screamed and told Hichez to leave the room and she was able to push him out. The victim confirmed that she hadn’t given Hichez permission to enter the room.
A security guard at the JW Marriott hotel got a report about someone trying to enter a guest’s room, so he looked into it. Deputies say Hichez got aggressive and tried to hit the guard on the left side of his face with his right hand. He stayed alert and dodged Hichez’s attempts.
When the security guard arrived at the lobby, his security director came to his aid and held Hichez until the Orange County Sheriff’s Office showed up. The guard stated that he felt scared and thought a fight was about to break out after Hichez tried to punch him, so he had to defend himself.
Upon arrival at the scene, deputies quickly located the suspect to find that two staff members had contained him due to his erratic behavior and attempts to fight them.
After receiving the suspect from the hotel, a deputy was kicked in the right shin en route to the patrol car. Ultimately, Hichez was transported to Dr. Phillips Hospital for further medical treatment.
Deputies say that Hichez was biting his pants and had become aggressive toward the emergency medical team, requiring sedation for proper care. Once awake, Hichez said he was OK and needed a medication refill, prompting the staff to complete a Baker Act form.
Hichez was then booked into the Orange County jai.
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