Fairborn firefighter dismissed after domestic violence allegation

Former Clark County volunteer argued with fiancee at strip club, records show.
Dustin Douglas (right) is sworn in as a Fairborn firefighter by Chief Mike Riley during a ceremony on Aug. 1, 2016. Douglas started his career as a volunteer in the Pleasant Twp. Fire Department in Catawba six years ago. CONTRIBUTED

Dustin Douglas (right) is sworn in as a Fairborn firefighter by Chief Mike Riley during a ceremony on Aug. 1, 2016. Douglas started his career as a volunteer in the Pleasant Twp. Fire Department in Catawba six years ago. CONTRIBUTED

An argument about a stripper preceded a Fairborn firefighter’s dismissal from duty and domestic violence arrest, records show.

Dustin Douglas, 26, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence Oct. 31, according to Fairborn Municipal Court records. Douglas, a probationary firefighter, received an involuntary termination notice from the Fairborn Fire Department the same day, according to a personnel action form obtained by the newspaper.

Fairborn police records show Douglas and his fiancee went to Diamonds Cabaret— a strip club — and received a “couples dance” the night of Oct. 29. An argument regarding a sexual threesome ensued at the club and continued at their residence, both parties told police.

The alleged victim told police Douglas held her against her will that night at the residence. The officer who received the report noted the alleged victim had bruises consistent with “that of being grabbed and held with force.”

Douglas posted $10,000 bond and was ordered to avoid contact with the alleged victim, according to court records. A pre-trial hearing is set for Dec. 16 in Fairborn Municipal Court.

In August, Chief Mike Riley swore-in Douglas to fill a vacancy created by JR Routt’s promotion to lieutenant, according to a press release announcing the hire.

A six-year veteran firefighter, Douglas previously volunteered at the Pleasant Twp. Fire Department in Catawba while attending Clark State Community College, according to the city. He then worked as a part-time firefighter in Washington Twp. after obtaining his certifications.

Douglas moved to Atlanta in 2013 for a firefighter and paramedic position with the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, according to Fairborn officials. He moved back to Ohio in 2016 with his fiance and their daughter, according to the city. In August, Douglas was building a home in Fairborn.

At the time, Douglas said he looked “forward to a long, enjoyable career with Fairborn.”

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