A detective from South Carolina found himself in hot water after an unexpected incident at a police station led to his arrest and dismissal. The detective, identified as Michael Debiase, allegedly aimed his service weapon at a colleague, reportedly due to a dispute over the microwaving of fish in a shared kitchen space.
Michael Debiase, aged 46, was serving with the Myrtle Beach Police Department at the time of the incident. On June 2, he was taken into custody and now faces charges of pointing and presenting a firearm at another person.
The incident, as reported by the New York Post, was apparently triggered by Debiase’s frustration over a fellow officer’s choice to reheat fish in the station’s microwave, leading to the dramatic confrontation.
Following an internal probe, the Myrtle Beach Police Department confirmed it had terminated Debiase’s employment as a result of the findings.
The arrest of Michael Debiase took place on June 2, with charges related to the alleged confrontation with a fellow officer.
