Peterson's son suspended for wearing uniform, driving squad car to grand jury

OAK BROOK, Ill. -- Drew Peterson's son has been suspended from the Oak Brook Police Department for showing up at a grand jury appearance driving his police car and wearing his uniform.

Stephen Peterson was given an 8-day suspension Wednesday night for, according to his chief, casting the department in a bad light.

Peterson told the Oak Brook Police and Fire Commission he appeared before the grand jury four times, twice in uniform. He said he thought he had permission because he notified his superiors.

Peterson left the Oak Brook Village Hall following the commission's ruling without comment.

Drew Peterson is a suspect in the October 28 disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy. A Will County grand jury also is investigating the 2004 drowning of Kathleen Savio, his third wife, who was found dead in a dry bathtub.