ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A longtime Orange County firefighter engineer is headed back from Texas, where he was arrested for a major drug charge.
According to an arrest report, Erik Quarterman was wearing his department uniform when he was pulled over for failure to signal.
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Investigators said they found enough marijuana to feed a major drug operation -- 110 pounds.
A spokesperson for Orange County Fire rescue said Quarterman has been relieved of duty without pay.
The spokesperson said the department will schedule a hearing as part of its formal investigation process, and they are withholding comment until that process and criminal proceedings are over.
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This isn’t the first time Quarterman has been in trouble. Channel 9 is currently waiting for a full copy of his personnel file and discipline history.
But 9 Investigates reported in 2016 when as a lieutenant, Quarterman failed to tell his boss when the only fire truck at his station broke down.
