Kristin Mullis guilty of punching man at St. Charles care center

Kristin Mullis, 41, punched the patient when he became agitated in April, prosecutors said.

By Carly Behm

A woman who punched a patient in her care in St. Charles was found guilty Dec. 17, 2019.

A woman who worked as a nurse was found guilty of punching a patient in west suburban St. Charles.

Kristin M. Mullis, 41, was found guilty of aggravated battery, the Kane County sheriff’s office said.

Mullis, of St. Charles, was a certified nursing assistant at a long-term care center, the sheriff’s office said. On April 11, Mullins punched a man in her care when he “became agitated” while being moved to his bed after a shower.

She remains free on $500 bond and is set to appear in court again for motions and sentencing on March 12, the sheriff’s office said. Mullis faces two to five years in prison.

Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.

Next Up In Crime

Joliet farmers wrangle cows thrown from semitrailer after crash on Interstate 80

1 killed, 3 wounded in shootings Tuesday in Chicago

Cook County judge ‘refused to speak’ with police investigating another judge

CPD shifting cops to more violent beats as summer approaches

Woman claims self-defense in murder of rapper Johnny May Cash, says he beat her

Man killed in Back of the Yards shooting

Nurse found guilty of punching patient at long-term care center

Kristin Mullis, 41, punched the patient when he became agitated in April, prosecutors said.