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An off-duty IMPD officer was arrested Friday morning on drunk driving charges.

Officer Allen Johnson has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

“As a department we are very disappointed right now,” said Assistant Chief Lloyd Crowe. “We expect our officers to have better decision making skills both on-duty and off-duty. We will continue to ensure our officers have the resources available to address stress related issues that come with a career in law enforcement, but we will not accept behavior that puts our community at risk.”

Johnson is a five-year veteran with the department. He has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of an internal investigation being conducted by the department’s internal affairs branch. Police said Johnson was driving his personal vehicle when the incident occurred.

It’s the second time he’s been arrested on drunk driving charges.

In November 2012, Johnson was pulled over for speeding on Keystone Avenue. He told investigators he and a friend were leaving Broad Ripple. He was placed on administrative leave.

From: Fox 59