Pennsylvania Firefighter Arrested at Fire Scene

The firefighter was arrested on charges of drug possession and dui.

NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. --

A West Wilmerding volunteer firefighter who drove a fire truck to an early morning blaze on Sunday was arrested on charges of drug possession and driving under the influence.

According to the North Versailles police chief, Shawn Dixon, 27, was arrested at the scene of the fire on Della Drive in North Versailles after officers said they smelled alcohol on his breath and he failed a field sobriety test.

According to police, cocaine was also found on Dixon.

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