Two San Diego police officers, husband and wife, were arrested during a drug bust on Thursday.
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Bryce Charpentier was booked on charges of sales of a controlled substance, possession, transportation, under the influence while in possession of a loaded firearm and conspiracy.
Jennifer Charpentier was booked on charges of possession of a controlled substance, sales, transportation and conspiracy.
The sheriff's department stated the officers' alleged involvement in the crimes came to light within the past few days. San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman was notified and briefed by Sheriff Bill Gore, who said the San Diego Police Department is fully cooperating with the investigation.
In a statement, the police department said that upon being notified of their arrests, Zimmerman placed both suspects on leave and revoked their police powers.
Bryce Charpentier is a six-year member of the department who works out of the Mid-City Division. Jennifer Charpentier has been with the agency for 18 years and is assigned to the Western Division.
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Bryce Charpentier was released from custody at the jail in downtown San Diego late Thursday night after posting bail.
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Bryce Charpentier was tentatively scheduled to be arraigned Thursday, while his wife's initial court appearance was slated for June 16, according to the District Attorney's Office.
Sources tell 10News that Bryce Charpentier has been abusing prescription drugs since he suffered a career-ending hockey injury (the prescription drug abuse was mentioned in divorce documents). The sources also stated that both Bryce and his wife, Jennifer, had been acting strangely in recent months and that they were "withdrawn and secretive."
Neighbors paint a different picture of the couple.
"Yeah, I see them out all the time," said Molly Campbell, a neighbor who witnessed the raid and arrest of Jennifer Charpentier. "They're always waving, laughing, having a good time. I'm shocked."
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One of Bryce's two children, a 4-year-old we were told, was left inside the 4S Ranch home with his grandmother at the time of the raid and watched his dad's wife be arrested.
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