A Philadelphia police officer was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and other crimes after allegedly breaking into a house on Saturday, injuring two occupants and killing his dog, according to reports.
Officer Gregory Campbell, 27, was off duty when he lost control of a 2014 Dodge Dart that flew and crashed into a house in northern Philadelphia around 8:20 pm, the Philadelphia Police Department said.
A homeowner, 53, who was inside at the time of the accident, became unconscious and was trapped under Campbell’s vehicle, police said, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. She was taken to a hospital and listed in critical condition since Sunday.
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One resident of the house, 45, was injured, including a rash on his back. He was hospitalized in stable conditions, according to police. The couple’s dog was killed in the accident, and their other canine was in the care of a veterinarian, the newspaper reported.
“The consequences of choosing to drive while under the influence of drugs are enormous and often life-changing,” said Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw in a statement. “A family should always feel safe in their home, but that individual’s actions have destroyed that reality.”
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“The fact that the offender in this case is a Philadelphia police officer is appalling. Police officers must obey a higher standard – even when out of service – and I assure victims and the public that a full and thorough investigation will take place. My prayers remain with this family, “continued Outlaw.
Campbell, assigned to the department’s 14th district, was taken to the hospital and treated for a cut on the head after the incident, officials said.
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He was charged with aggravated assault, DUI and other related offenses, the Inquirer reported.