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Close Call for Dallas Fire-Rescue Crew, Firefighter Arrested After Argument With Officer

Updated 11:50 AM CDT, Mon, Oct 27, 2008

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Firefighters were called to the scene of an accident near Walnut Hill and Central Expressway overnight only to be involved in an accident as well.

The Dallas Fire-Rescue crew were helping with the two-car accident when another car ran into the fire truck.

Police checked the driver of the car that hit the fire engine to see if they were intoxicated.

Meanwhile, Dallas police arrested a member of the Dallas Fire-Rescue crew after an incident at the scene.

Dallas police say when an officer arrived at the scene of the accident, Dallas firefighter Kenneth Harris questioned the officer about his response time to the accident.

Dallas police say when the officer tried to walk past Harris, Harris poked him in the chest twice.

Harris was arrested and charged with offensive contact, a class c misdemeanor. He was booked in jail, handed a citation, and let go. Harris is still on duty, pending an investigation by the fire department.

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  • getirright Saturday, Nov 15 at 8:44 AM FLAG COMMENT to anonymous wondering if this firefighter was on speed? you've been watching too many movies.
  • getitright Saturday, Nov 15 at 8:42 AM FLAG COMMENT olds409 you obviously don't know what happened at the scene nor does it sound like you have any appreciation for the job these firefighters do when they risk their lives to help other people. DFD and DPD must work together!
  • olds409 Tuesday, Nov 11 at 8:59 PM FLAG COMMENT Throw the book at him.Good job DPD.
  • anonymus Tuesday, Nov 4 at 7:33 AM FLAG COMMENT does anyone remember the incident a few years ago about speed being sold IN the fire departments to help the 'firemen' to keep up with the irregular hours and stressful situations????? i've seen a 'fireman' come off duty raging over some insignificant issue for a few hours.....he was jacked up, period. i'm wondering if THIS rookie police officer wasn't the 'fireman's' best friend by arresting him and not charging him or takin ... MORE >
  • Bart Friday, Oct 31 at 10:54 PM FLAG COMMENT "in the know" Absolute what I heard...Why the hell was a DFD Deputy Chief or above not dispatched to diffuse this idiotic situation??

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