News4 anchor Leon Harris says he is taking time away following a automotive crash final month that led to his arrest for driving drunk.
“I’ve determined to take a while away to cope with a problem that took me a very long time to simply accept. I’m grateful to everybody for his or her assist and understanding. I’m sorry to these I’ve damage or let down. I hope to return as a more healthy particular person,” Harris stated in a press release supplied to NBC4 on Monday.
Harris failed a field sobriety test following a three-car crash at Bradley Boulevard and River Road in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Jan. 29, in keeping with courtroom paperwork. Authorities stated Harris tried to depart the scene following the crash and finally was arrested. He faces 9 prices together with DUI and DWI – each misdemeanors.
NBC4 eliminated Harris from his newscast anchoring duties after his arrest. He’ll stay off the air because the investigation continues.
