Norfolk Police officer resigns following DUI allegations

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Norfolk Police officer accused of drunken driving over the weekend has resigned.

In a press release on Monday, the Norfolk Police Division announced the resignation of Officer Joshua Schlote, effective immediately.

At 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, an officer responded to a disturbance between Schlote, 28, and his wife near 18th Street and Maple Avenue. Schlote was off duty.

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Both he and his wife were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Schlote had been serving in a probationary capacity with the department.

The department said no further comment will be provided at this time.