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Pitcairn VFD Lieutenant Tased, Arrested After Council Meeting

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PITCAIRN (KDKA) -- A lieutenant of the Pitcairn #2 Volunteer Fire Department was tased and arrested Monday night.

According to Pitcairn Police, the man was involved in an argument while leaving a Pitcairn Council meeting.

Police say he was told to leave the meeting, but he refused.

When officers then tried to take him into custody, he resisted arrest.

A Taser was used to get the man under control.

Police say criminal charges are pending.

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