Tue, February 17, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC
Courtesy: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
The Brief
Pinellas County deputies arrested a St. Petersburg police officer on a domestic battery charge.
Investigators said Curtis Wright, who is assigned to the uniform patrol bureau, is on parental leave until March 6.
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.
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.