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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 13:30 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 13:30 EST
status: reported
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# Volunteer fire lieutenant arrested in Ohio prostitution sting

John Steele, a lieutenant with the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department, was arrested in an Ohio sting accused of agreeing to pay for sex.

Section: [Public Safety](/pittsburgh/section/safety.md) · Entities: [John Steele](/pittsburgh/wiki/john-steele.md), [Imperial Volunteer Fire Department](/pittsburgh/wiki/imperial-volunteer-fire-department.md)

## Coverage

- [KDKA CBS News Pittsburgh](https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/imperial-volunteer-fire-fighter-arrested-ohio-prostitution-sting/), 2026-11-06 13:30 EST: Volunteer fire department lieutenant in Allegheny County arrested in prostitution sting in Ohio

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