Ex-Fairborn firefighter faces jury trial for domestic violence charge

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

The case of the ex-Fairborn firefighter who pleaded not guilty to domestic violence is set for a jury trial in March, according to Fairborn Municipal Court records.

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.

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