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Iowa marching band drum major accused of driving drunk
The University of Iowa marching band's drum major, who leads the 250-member band onto the Kinnick Stadium field during football games, was arrested this morning on suspicion of drunken driving.
Joseph A. Piasecki, 23, of 614 N. Gilbert St., was arrested at 1:52 a.m. after being seen committing a traffic-light violation at Gilbert and Burlington streets, according to a criminal complaint.
He admitted drinking and had a blood-alcohol content of .152, according to the complaint. The legal limit in Iowa is 0.08.
Hawkeye Marching Band drum major Joe Piasecki performs with the band before Iowa's game against Northwestern Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. (Brian Ray/The Gazette)
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