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Firefighter charged with assault
Posted: 01.05.2011 at 4:30 PM
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William Waite
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TRAVERSE CITY -- A Blair Township firefighter and EMT is accused of assaulting a woman.

Wednesday morning, William Waite was arraigned in 86th District Court on a domestic violence charge.

Police say he assaulted his girlfriend in downtown Traverse City on December 31.

The Blair Township Fire Chief says Waite is still employed with the fire department pending the outcome of the court proceedings.

A pretrial hearing is set for January 12.

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