You’re watching the NBC6 South Florida News streaming channel, which plays local South Florida news 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can find the “NBC6 South Florida News” streaming channel on your phone or computer, and on Peacock, Samsung, Roku, Xumo or on our app, so you can watch our local news on your schedule.
A Key West firefighter has been arrested for alleged possession of cocaine and steroids.
Austin Michael Kimbler, 28, was arrested Tuesday on multiple drug possession charges, Monroe County Sheriff's Office officials said.
Watch NBC6 free wherever you are
>
Records show Kimbler has been a member of the Key West Fire Department since 2018.
Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter.
>
Authorities said Kimbler was arrested after a search of a home turned up cocaine, anabolic steroids, a digital scale and drug paraphernalia.
And when Kimbler's car was searched, authorities said they found several plastic bottles containing urine, which they said is associated with efforts to defeat drug tests.
Kimbler was booked into jail. Attorney information wasn't available.
Local
A city spokesperson said Kimbler will have a hearing Monday regarding his employment status.
