A Fort Drum man was accused Friday of attacking a staff psychiatrist at Samaritan Medical Center.

Watertown police charged Corey A. Chorowiec, 31, of 10312 4th Armored Division Drive, with second-degree unlawful imprisonment and second-degree harassment, answerable in City Court.

Police said Mr. Chorowiec closed the door of his hospital room to prevent Dr. Fahd Rawra from leaving, then pushed and punched him.

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