A South Jersey police sergeant was placed on administrative leave following a crash last year for which he was charged with assault by auto and driving while intoxicated, NJ Advance Media has learned.

David Aristizabal, of the Pleasantville police in Atlantic County, was charged Nov. 23, court records show - and his police department leadership confirmed in a statement Thursday.

Aristizabal, of Egg Harbor Township, was off-duty and driving a four-door Chevrolet pickup when the crash occurred at about 10:45 p.m. in Galloway Township.

He was also issued moving violations after the crash including improper turns and reckless driving, municipal court records show.

The assault by auto charge is a fourth-degree offense pending in Superior Court, according to that court’s records. A pre-indictment conference is scheduled for for Jan. 30.

It was unclear Thursday who was injured in the crash.

Pleasantville placed Aristizabal, a 15-year veteran, on administrative leave without pay after learning of the charges, according to an emailed statement.

Aristizabal is represented by attorney Steven Scheffler, who practices in Egg Harbor Township. A message left at his office Thursday was not immediately returned.

Pleasantville police said they are working with the county prosecutor’s office on an internal investigation, in accordance with state Attorney General’s Office guidelines.

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