WCIV Sports Anchor Charged with DUI

By Kevin Eck 

John Nugent, sports anchor for Charleston, SC, ABC affiliate WCIV, was arrested and charged with DUI Sunday night.

Charleston CBS affiliate WCSC reports Mt. Pleasant police pulled Nugent over after seeing his car hit the center median. He was given a field sobriety test after Police say he exhibited slurred speech, glassy eyes and was slow to respond to questions and instructions.

Charleston’s The Post and Courier reports Nugent’s license was suspended after he declined a blood alcohol test.

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WCSC reports a judge has set Nugent’s bond at $1,000.

TVSpy has contacted WCIV for comment. We will update when we hear back.

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