FDNY lieutenant arrested in Queens: NYPD
Michael Scannapieco, 43, was taken into custody at 218th Street and Northern Boulevard around 5:30 p.m., sources told PIX11 News. Police officers in the area were apparently flagged down for reports of a collision, sources said.
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Police said Scannapieco was charged with DWI, DWAI, refusal to take a breathalyzer test and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.
It's unclear where the crash happened and how many vehicles were involved, sources said.
Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.
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