Event Brief
Poquoson officer on leave after gunpoint arrest
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: Poquoson police officer Michael DiSanto placed on leave after arrest; charged with assault, brandishing firearm, and reckless handling.
WHO: Officer Michael DiSanto (Poquoson Police)
WHAT: Placed on leave following arrest; charged with assault and battery, brandishing a firearm, and reckless handling of a firearm
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 10:56 AM ET
WHERE: Poquoson, Virginia
WHY: He was arrested and charged after an incident in which he allegedly held a neighbor at gunpoint.
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