Chelsea Deputy Fire Chief Arrested, Placed on Leave After Nashville Incident

Chelsea Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Masucci was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee, on charges including assault on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. The incident reportedly occurred when officers responding to a medical call saw Masucci running from a bar, after which he allegedly pushed an officer away from a patient and assumed a fighting stance, resisting arrest by attempting to elbow another officer. Following the arrest, Masucci was placed on paid administrative leave by the City of Chelsea, a neutral procedural action intended to allow a full and fair review while preserving due process rights. The fire department emphasized the importance of upholding its code of conduct and stated that any potential violations are taken seriously and reviewed thoroughly. Specific details about the circumstances leading to Masucci's arrest have not been fully disclosed, and further information is pending from authorities. The city spokesperson reiterated that the leave is part of maintaining proper procedural review for public employees facing such charges.