Cleveland Firefighter Charged with Selling Cocaine

Charges have been filed against a Cleveland firefighter who was the target of a recent undercover drug investigation, NewsChannel5 reported.

Michael Pavlik is charged with selling cocaine. Officers also found thousands of dollars in cash during a search of his home, which is believe to be from illegal gambling.

Pavlik was originally hired as a Cleveland firefighter five years ago. He was laid off and then rehired last year.

Pavlik has been released on bond and his case has been sent to a grand jury. He is now on administrative leave.

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