Release posted on 12-07-23 at 1:26 p.m.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested St. Petersburg Police Officer Christian Collins on a domestic battery (misdemeanor) charge on the evening of December 5 during his off-duty hours.

Officer Christian Collins was sworn on 2-28-22. He is assigned to the Uniform Patrol Bureau.

Currently, he's been placed on administrative assignment during his court proceedings, then he will undergo an internal investigation through the Office of Professional Standards.