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07/08/2009 04:00 PM

Police Sergeant Arrested On DWI Charges

By: NY1 News

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A police sergeant is facing driving while intoxicated charges.

Sources say Joseph Spiekerman, 43, was arrested and suspended without pay.

He's accused of allegedly hitting a pedestrian after running a red light at York Avenue and East 86th Street on June 29th.

The victim, who sources identified as 68-year-old Barry Gintel, suffered injuries that include broken legs and ribs as well as head and neck injuries. He is recovering at the hospital.