St. Pete police officer arrested for domestic battery: PCSO
Courtesy: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Pinellas County deputies arrested a St. Petersburg police officer on a domestic battery charge.
What we know:
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Curtis Wright was arrested on Monday.
Investigators said Wright, who is assigned to the uniform patrol bureau, is on parental leave until March 6.
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Dig deeper:
Documents show Wright, who has been with the St. Petersburg Police Department since 2010, was arrested in 2016, following an altercation with his live-in girlfriend.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not released information about the events that took place leading up to Wright’s arrest.
What's next:
On March 7, Wright will begin an administrative assignment. After his court proceedings are completed, he will undergo an internal investigation through the Office of Professional Standards.
The Source: This article was written with information provided in a press release from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and previous FOX 13 News reporting.