Publicist: Peterson charged with weapons violation

[May 22, 2008]  BOLINGBROOK (AP) -- A publicist for Drew Peterson says the former Illinois police sergeant suspected in his wife's disappearance will turn himself in to authorities on a weapons charge.

Glenn Selig (SEE'-lihg) says the charge involves a gun seized after Stacy Peterson disappeared in October. He says police claim the gun's barrel was too short under Illinois law.

Police are also investigating the death of Peterson's third wife, Kathleen Savio. She was found dead in a bathtub in 2004. Her death was initially ruled an accident.

After Stacy Peterson disappeared, Savio's body was exhumed and an autopsy determined she was the victim of a homicide.

[Associated Press]

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