Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Lt Joseph Buzdziol Arrested for Possession & Drunk Driving

The head of a drug unit for the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office faces charges of marijuana possession, drunken driving and resisting and obstructing police after state troopers pulled him over in Bay County, according to Bay County Prosecutor Kurt Asbury.

Lt. Joseph Guzdziol faces up to two years in prison after state police stopped his car in Monitor Township at 11 p.m. Friday.

Police said Guzdziol was driving drunk with a minor in the car when troopers stopped him. Police said Guzdziol was unruly and resisted arrest.

“This is an unfortunate situation because it involves an officer,” Asbury said.

Guzdziol, who worked as an undercover drug officer before taking the helm at the sheriff’s drug unit, was placed on leave without pay.

Troopers tracked down Guzdziol’s car after 911 callers reported an erratic driver.

Guzdziol was released from the Bay County Jail on Saturday after posting a $10,000 bond. He is to be arraigned on March 6 at 74th District Court in Bay City.

Guzdziol has been with the sheriff’s department for 22 years.

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