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Florida Man Arrested for Impersonating Medical Staff at Plane Crash Site

Joseph Salvatore Schifano, 66, was detained after crossing crime scene tape and attempting to record the aftermath for financial gain.

  • A Florida man was arrested for crossing police crime scene tape at a Clearwater plane crash site, claiming to be part of the medical staff.
  • Joseph Salvatore Schifano, 66, failed to provide any proof of employment or duty as medical staff.
  • After being warned to stay away, Schifano re-entered the crime scene, taking a video of the scene on his phone.
  • Schifano was charged with resisting an officer without violence and was released on $500 bail.
  • The incident occurred at a mobile home park south of Clearwater Mall, resulting in several fatalities and multiple home fires.
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