The Syracuse Fire Department announced that a retired firefighter, Mark Raite, had been arrested by law enforcement for internet child pornography. The fire department cooperated fully with the Syracuse Police Department's investigation into this matter. As it is an ongoing law enforcement investigation, the fire department will not comment further.
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Mayor's news release on retired Syracuse firefighter's arrest
The Syracuse Fire Department announced that a retired firefighter, Mark Raite, had been arrested by law enforcement for internet child pornography. The fire department cooperated fully with the Syracuse Police Department's investigation into this matter. As it is an ongoing law enforcement investigation, the fire department will not comment further.
The Syracuse Fire Department announced that a retired firefighter, Mark Raite, had been arrested by law enforcement for internet child pornography. The fire department cooperated fully with the Syracuse Police Department's investigation into this matter. As it is an ongoing law enforcement investigation, the fire department will not comment further.
Hon. Stephanie A. Miner, Mayor Paul M. Linnertz, Chief of Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 9, 2013 CONTACT: Kent A. Young First Deputy Chief of Department (315) 473-5525
Fire Department Personnel Notification
SYRACUSE, N.Y. The City of Syracuse Department of Fire has been informed by law enforcement of the arrest of retired firefighter Mark Raite. The investigation and subsequent arrest centers on internet child pornography. The Syracuse Fire Department has cooperated fully with the Syracuse Police Department through the initial phase of this investigation. The Department will not have further comment on the matter as it is an ongoing law enforcement investigation. ###
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