Leon Harris, a local TV news anchor, was arrested and charged for driving under the influence Saturday after being involved in a two-car crash, according to his employer NBC4 Washington.
Leon Harris, an anchor at News4, was arrested Saturday following a two-car crash in Montgomery County, Maryland. https://t.co/o5r9pCzeWR
— NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) January 31, 2022
Harris rear-ended a vehicle while driving on Bradley Boulevard near River Road, NBC4 reported, citing a Montgomery County police report. The vehicle hit then collided with a third car.
NBC4 said that Harris attempted to leave the scene but was stopped by police.
While Harris failed a field sobriety test and his breathalyzer test was twice the legal limit of 0.8% BAC (blood alcohol concentration), there were no serious injuries reported, according to NBC4.
NBC4 shared that Harris will not be on-air while the incident continues to be investigated.
