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Fairbanks Police Officer Involved in Cinema ScuffleAn off-duty Fairbanks police officer has been placed on paid leave while the district attorney investigates his involvement in a Sunday night scuffle at Regal Cinemas.Related Content
FAIRBANKS — An off-duty Fairbanks police officer has been placed on paid leave while the district attorney investigates his involvement in a Sunday night scuffle at Regal Cinemas. A report of a struggle between Investigator James Gibson and another person at the movie theater has been forwarded to the Fairbanks district attorney, said Pat Cole, the city’s chief of staff.
Gibson’s adversary received some bumps after falling onto the steps of the theater during the incident, Cole said. The altercation occurred just before midnight, during a showing of “X-Men First Class,” and was witnessed by about 20 people.
“There are diverging stories, and the district attorney is sorting it out,” Cole said.
Neither Gibson nor the other person was arrested after police officers arrived on scene, police Chief Laren Zager said.
Gibson did not previously know the person with whom he struggled and was not under the influence of alcohol, Zager said.
Zager said he could not provide more details about the case during this stage of investigation.
Gibson has worked for the department for about 10 years. He specializes in investigating misdemeanor property crimes.
Sunday’s incident is the second time this year a Fairbanks police officer has faced an investigation for off-duty conduct.
No one was charged after an an altercation at Kodiak Jack’s on Saint Patrick’s Day, but Officer Dustin Stonecipher was disciplined within the department for breaking work regulations. He returned to work last week, Zager said.
Gibson was not one of several other off-duty officers who was at Kodiak Jack’s that night, Zager said.
Contact staff writer Sam Friedman at 459-7545.
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Above The Law? said on Tuesday, Jun 28 at 4:42 PM
sounds like another cop that thinks his above the law of everyone else simply because he carries a badge!!
69833127Piggy said on Tuesday, Jun 28 at 8:55 PM
Some pigs think they are special. Not!
69846226Misty Circle said on Tuesday, Jun 28 at 8:55 PM
Interesting that without knowing any details you would immediately jump to the conclusion that the officer is at fault. Sounds like another loser that thinks an officer should not have the same rights as everyone else just because he carries a badge.
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