(Update) Police in Council Bluffs confirm one of their detectives was arrested by a separate agency while on duty, Tuesday. According to Capt. Todd Weddum, Detective Craig Schuetze, was arrested, on July 6th, 2021, by the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office related to an assault allegation. Schuetze has been placed on Administrative Leave pending the outcome of the criminal case. Capt. Weddum said also, “As this is a personnel matter, no further information will be released by CBPD.”

Detective Craig Schuetze (Photo courtesy Pott. Co. S/O)

Pott. County Chief Deputy Jeffrey Thuelen said Wednesday, “On Tuesday July 6th, 2021, the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office was asked to assist the Council Bluffs Police with a domestic assault investigation in the City of Council Bluffs. The accused in the assault is a City of Council Bluffs Police employee. Upon the Sheriff’s Office Investigation, and in consultation with the Pottawattamie County Attorney, Craig Schuetze, was arrested for domestic abuse assault and strangulation with bodily injury. Schuetze was booked for the charges in the Pottawattamie County jail. He was later released by the Court.

Information as to the charges and prosecution of this case will be provided by the Pottawattamie County Attorney. As the investigation is continuing no additional information will be released by the Sheriff’s Office.”