March 10, 2008 Boston firefighter pleads not guilty to drug possession charges

BOSTON (AP) - A Boston firefighter arrested after allegedly smoking marijuana in a city vehicle is being held in jail after a judge revoked his bail in a separate assault case.

Anthony Gaston pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of drug possession charges. The Dorchester District judge then revoked his bail for the domestic assault case.

Police arrested Gaston on Friday after they allegedly found the 26-year department veteran with marijuana and drugs for which he had no prescription.

The fire prevention inspector was placed on administrative leave with pay.

Gaston will return to court on March 27.

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