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Four first responders were arrested this week for their alleged roles in the hazing of a 19-year-old firefighter in Ocala, Fla.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said the suspects wanted a TikTok video the victim had on his phone

“What occurred was unacceptable, inexcusable and fundamentally contrary to the core values of our fire department," Marion County Fire Rescue Chief James Banta told reporters

Four first responders were arrested this week after allegedly participating in the "violent" hazing of a 19-year-old firefighter in Florida.

Edward Kenny III, 22, an EMT, and Seth Day, 22, and 19-year-old Tate Trauthwein— both firefighter/EMTs — were arrested on charges of kidnapping, battery and robbery in connection with the incident, the Marion County Sheriff's Office sai

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