DEARBORN (MI)
The Detroit News
By George Hunter and Christine Ferretti
The Detroit News
Dearborn— A Catholic priest accused of driving through the city in the nude while intoxicated last week told the officer who pulled him over that he liked “to drive around naked,” according to a police report.
The Rev. Peter Petroske, 57, who is now on administrative leave from his post at Sacred Heart Parish, was questioned by Dearborn Officer Robert Gafford after police were called at 11:18 p.m. Aug. 2 to the Garrison and Haigh area.
According to the report, Petroske had a blood alcohol content level of .09.
“I approached the driver’s side vehicle and observed Petroske to be completely naked. Petroske is attempting to grab clothing scattered around the vehicle,” according to Gafford’s report.
Gafford allowed Petroske to put on his clothes and began further questioning, inquiring about his nudity.
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