# Former Myrtle Beach detective loses certification after gun incident with colleague

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/cop-who-pulled-gun-on-co-worker-for-heating-up-fish-in-office-microwave-to-hang-up-badge-for-life-as-he-pleads-guilty-to-disorderly-conduct/
- Published: 2026-11-02T06:38:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T06:48:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16257479/Cop-gun-fish-office-microwave.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Geopolitics, Politics, World

## Key points

- Former detective Michael DeBiase pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
- He received 90 days’ probation and a $350 fine.
- He must surrender his police certification permanently.

## Summary

Former Myrtle Beach detective Michael DeBiase has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct over an incident in which he pointed a gun at a colleague. The case has ended his police career: he must surrender his certification permanently and cannot seek reinstatement.

The 46-year-old confronted the colleague in May after they heated fish in an office microwave, according to court documents. DeBiase was arrested on 2 June and initially charged with presenting and pointing a firearm; he received 90 days’ probation and a $350 fine. The court granted a conditional discharge because he had no previous similar convictions, but a breach could result in the offence being recorded as a conviction.

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