Police officer arrested for public drunkenness

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Hazleton police officer was arrested on Sunday, according to the Hazleton City Police Department.

Officials say the officer was arrested for public drunkenness at the Hershey Arena on Sunday while the officer was off duty.

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Hazleton City Police say an internal investigation is currently underway regarding the incident.

The police officer's name has not been released at this time.