A former city firefighter has been charged with serious crimes. His arrest occurred on a Friday. The individual, who resigned from the fire department in June, is accused of committing multiple offenses. These incidents took place over several weeks. Prosecutors have detailed some of the alleged actions, but for full information, readers can consult the original report from WXYZ Channel 7.
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