Detective Accused of Pulling Gun on Officer over Microwaved Fish
Michael Debiase, 46, was charged after police said he pointed his department-issued handgun at a fellow officer over microwaved fish.
- On Tuesday, former Myrtle Beach detective Michael Debiase, 46, was arrested and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm at a fellow officer during a Saturday confrontation.
- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigated after the Myrtle Beach Police Department requested an inquiry into Debiase's conduct during the incident.
- An internal Office of Professional Standards investigation identified several policy violations, leading the department to state it has "recently separated employment" with Debiase on Tuesday.
- Debiase was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center with bond set at $5,000 during a hearing Tuesday; the 15th Circuit Solicitor's Office will prosecute his case.
- The Myrtle Beach Police Department emphasized its "commitment to accountability," stating that "this incident does not reflect the values demonstrated by the men and women" of the department every day.
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Everything We Know About the Cop Who Allegedly Pulled a Gun Because Someone Microwaved Fish at Work
If you’ve ever wanted to inflict extreme physical violence upon a coworker who had the audacity, the gall, to microwave fish in the office breakroom, this is a story for you. I urge you not to think of the cop at the center of it as a hero, as he is very much the villain, but you may experience a small, shameful flicker of catharsis reading about how a South Carolina cop pulled a gun on a colleague over reheated fish. According to ABC News, form…
Detective arrested after allegedly pulling gun on fellow officer for microwaving fish at police station
Myrtle Beach Police Department detective Michael Debiase was arrested and fired after allegedly pointing his department-issued firearm at a fellow officer inside the station.
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