NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans EMS ambulance was illegally driven away with personnel still inside on Tuesday evening, Oct. 29. According to the New Orleans Police Department, shortly before 6:55 p.m., EMS responded to a call at Ozanam Inn on Poydras Street. Kentwood man accused of raping a juvenile While paramedics treated a patient in the back of the ambulance, a woman reportedly got in the cab and drove the ambulance away with the emergency personnel still inside, who subsequently notified the NOPD. The ambulance eventually stopped at Broad and Agriculture streets after being intercepted by other EMS units. The woman was then reportedly removed from the vehicle by EMS personnel and arrested by NOPD officers without incident. The woman was taken to University Medical Center for a psychological evaluation, and warrants are being sought for simple kidnapping in addition to other various traffic offenses. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Jake Dalmado's position change at Nicholls is one of the most productive moves in the FCS Second line held in Treme to honor legendary New Orleans broadcaster Eric Paulsen Biden suggests Trump supporters are 'garbage' after comic's insult of Puerto Rico Two hospitalized following separate New Orleans shootings Cam Jordan helps to bring food to 'high-need' New Orleans Public Schools