The Ventura County Star
LOS ANGELES — Police say a Los Angeles city fire captain has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to purchase heroin during a sting operation .
A Los Angeles police statement said Captain Matthew Phillipsen was arrested Wednesday near Avenue 61 and Figueroa Street while attempting to purchase seven balloons of simulated heroin from undercover officers.
Police say Phillipsen was booked on suspicion of intent to possess heroin. He was later released after posting $10,000 bail.
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