Sheriff Balks at Paying Suspect's Medical Bill

Madison County, Illinois Sheriff Bob Hertz doesn't think taxpayers should have to pay Kevin L. Robins' hospital bill. Robins took an overdose of prescription medication during a Dec. 3 standoff with police, who were trying to arrest him for the murder of his ex-wife's boyfriend. Robins was hospitalized for a week after he was taken into custody. Last week the Sheriff got a bill from the hospital for $23,940. The state is planning to sue Robins for the expenses, the Sheriff said.