Myrtle Beach Detective Michael Debiase Fired, Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Gun at Officer Over Microwaved Fish
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 3
Myrtle Beach Detective Michael Debiase Fired, Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Gun at Officer Over Microwaved Fish
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 3
Summary
Michael Debiase, 46, was arrested June 2 and fired by the Myrtle Beach Police Department after allegedly pulling his department-issued handgun in a briefing room and aiming it at another officer.
An arrest warrant cited by the New York Post said the confrontation began after Debiase became angry that the officer had microwaved fish in a communal station microwave.
The department said Debiase was placed on administrative leave immediately, and an internal standards probe found several policy violations before it ended his employment.
South Carolina treats pointing a firearm at another person as a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison; Debiase was released from jail after several hours with no bail set.
Debiase is due in court on Aug. 14 as the department says the case shows its willingness to enforce accountability and protect public trust.