Whistleblower alleges Johnston firefighters were drunk, high on duty

R.I. firefighter sues town, alleges widespread drug and alcohol use on duty

The Johnston firefighter's lawsuit claims nearly a third of the department engaged in substance abuse on duty, but Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. calls the allegations fabricated retaliation for a sick time dispute

Whistleblower alleges Johnston firefighters were drunk, high on duty

Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. stands by his firefighters, dismissing the allegations of widespread on-duty substance abuse.

Johnston Firefighter Alleges Drug Use, Sues Town

Firefighter Edward Spicer sues the Town of Johnston, Rhode Island, alleging retaliation after reporting on-duty substance abuse at fire stations.

Whistleblower Alleges Johnston, RI, Firefighters Get High, Drunk on Duty

Johnston Firefighter Edward Spicer's suit, filed last week, claims commanding officers knew about the drug and alcohol use.