Sacred Heart Priest Suspended Following Drunk Driving, Indecent Exposure Charges

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By John Hetzler

The Archdiocese of Detroit has suspended the Rev. Peter Petroske, a priest at Sacred Heart Parish in Dearborn, following his arrest on drunken driving and indecent exposure charges.

Petroske was placed on administrative leave on Monday, according to a statement from the archdiocese.

Dearborn police arrested Petroske on Thursday, Aug. 2, for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and indecent exposure, the archdiocese said. He was alone in his vehicle.

According to the Detroit News, the Archdiocese confirmed that Petroske was naked when police pulled him over.

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