A Cape Coral police officer and his wife were arrested in Key West on a misdemeanor drug charge Tuesday.
The officer’s wife was additionally charged with using a firearm under the influence of alcohol, also a misdemeanor.
According to booking records, Curt Edward Suskevich, 37, a Cape Coral patrol officer, was charged Tuesday by the Key West Police Department with possession of marijuana not more than 20 grams.
Christine Michelle Suskevich, 34, was also charged with possession of marijuana not more than 20 grams along with using a firearm under the influence of alcohol.
Both were held in the Monroe County Detention Facility Tuesday. Jail officials said Curt Suskevich bonded out on Wednesday on $338, and Christine posted a $2,000 bond.
Following the outcome of the criminal investigations and subsequent criminal proceedings, the Cape Coral Police Department will conduct an internal investigation to determine what, if any, action should be taken against Curt Suskevich, according to city spokesperson Connie Barron.
“We have an administrative process in place that we will follow to ensure a fair and equitable outcome,” Barron said.
A Key West Police Department spokesperson could not be immediately reached Friday afternoon for comment.
Suskevich, a Cape Coral officer since 1999, was not in uniform or on police duty in Key West during the time of his arrest, Barron said.
She said it is unclear if Christine Suskevich fired a police issued firearm when allegedly using a gun while intoxicated.
Curt Suskevich has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
Police Chief Rob Petrovich will not comment at this time due to his active role in the internal investigation of the officer.
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