Police Officer Faces Pennsylvania DUI in Philadelphia

Off-duty cop strikes another vehicle in early morning PA drunk driving offense.

A Philadelphia police officer has been charged with driving under the influence in Pennsylvania following a two vehicle accident. Bryan Gable was driving in the Rhawnhurst area of the city around 3:40 am when he hit a van driven by a 67-year old man.

The driver of the van suffered a concussion and treated and released at a local hospital. Gable, who was off-duty at the time of the accident, was not seriously injured. He has been charged with drunk driving in Philadelphia and he could face additional charges after a review by the District Attorney. Official penalties, including suspension, could also be meted out by the Police Commission.

Gable, 21, is a one year veteran assigned to the 25th District. According to a police spokesperson, Gable has been assigned desk duty and his “police powers have been stripped.”

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