POQUOSON, Va. — A police officer has been placed on administrative leave without pay after his arrest, the Poquoson police chief told News 3 on Monday.
Michael Disanto faces two counts of assault and battery, two counts of brandishing a firearm and one count of reckless handling of a firearm. His charges stem from an incident on April 19; he was arrested on May 1, according to court records.
The Poquoson police chief told News 3 that Disanto started working for the department in Nov. 2025, adding that he has 20 years of experience in law enforcement.
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