Police capture naked man after escape from hospital

A man under guard at a hospital punched a police officer and ran naked two blocks to a car dealership, where he was turned away and finally caught by police.
Jerry Payne, 35, of Wheaton was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer and escape from a peace officer.
Payne was initially arrested around 11 a.m. Tuesday in the 2800 block of West Arthington Street Tuesday after officers saw Payne buy a “small green item”’ later found to contain heroin.
Payne ran away when police tried to question him and officers gave chase, finally catching up with him. Officers took Payne to the Harrison District police station for processing, where he told authorities he felt ill.
Payne was taken to Mercy Hospital and Medical Center and placed under police guard. Later that day, he punched the officer watching him and fled.