Philadelphia Cops Gone Wild; 3 Arrested At Florida Eatery

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL -- Two off-duty Philadelphia police officers and a retired Philadelphia officer have been arrested by Pinellas County, Florida, sheriff's deputies following a domestic dispute at a popular seafood restaurant in Indian Rocks Beach Tuesday.

The arrest occurred at 11 p.m. on April 30 near 4th Avenue and 2nd Street in Indian Rocks Beach. Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the Crabby Bill's Restaurant at 401 Gulf Blvd. for a complaint about a domestic battery incident.

When deputies arrived, a witness at the restaurant told them that 55-year-old Paul Seeger pushed a woman later identified as his wife, 44-year-old Cindy Caine.

One deputy said Seeger and Caine were still arguing near the intersection of 4th Avenue and 1st Street when he arrived. He called out to them but the couple began walking away.

Deputies say Seeger refused to stop and continued walking away after being told to stop multiple times. The deputy grabbed Seeger's arm to stop Seeger from leaving the scene. Seeger resisted and Caine forcefully pushed the deputy's arm away, helping Seeger to break free.

While trying to stop Seeger, a third person identified as 44-year old Frank Bonett approached the deputy and started making verbal threats. Bonett removed his shirt, clinched his fists and shouted profanities at the deputy, according to the sheriff's office. Bonett continued to advance and aggressively posture toward the deputy after being told numerous times to stay away.

Deputies say Seeger turned and started approaching the deputy in a hostile manner. The deputy warned both Seeger and Bonett to stop but Seeger refused. The deputy deployed an electronic control weapon, striking Seeger but it was ineffective.

Seeger took a combative stance and the deputy conducted a take-down maneuver and placed Seeger on the ground. Seeger resisted the deputy and a violent struggle ensued. Seeger was eventually handcuffed and taken into custody.

Responding deputies took Bonett and Caine into custody.

Through the course of the investigation, deputies learned that Caine and Seeger are husband and wife. They were both uncooperative with the investigation. Deputies believe alcohol was a factor in this case.

Caine, Bonett, and Seeger were arrested and transported to the Pinellas County Jail.

Caine, who is employed as a police officer for the Philadelphia Police Department, was charged with one count of battery on a law enforcement officer. Bonett, who is also employed as a police officer with the Philadelphia Police Department, was charged with one count of assault on a law enforcement officer. Seeger, who is retired from the Philadelphia Police Department, was charged with one count of domestic battery and one count of resisting an officer with violence.

The investigation is ongoing.