Florida mayor who 'shot at police' during medical malpractice arrest removed from office
History of drug use and violence prompts sheriff to step in
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Your support makes all the difference.A Florida mayor accused of shooting at police officers who were attempting to arrest him based on allegations of practising medicine without a licence has been suspended from office.
On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order officially suspending Dale Massad from his position as mayor of Port Richey.
Mr Massad allegedly shot at deputies during a raid on Thursday early morning before suspending, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco told the Associated Press. No one was hurt.
The sheriff said a Mr Massad had history of drug use, violence and threats and owned several guns, which prompted deputies to raid the home.
Florida state officials alleged that the 68-year-old was treating patients at his private residence despite losing his physician’s licence in 1992.
In addition to illegal medical practice charges, Mr Massad faces five counts of attempted murder.
Port Richey is located about 40 miles, or 65 kilometers, north of Tampa.
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