According to jail records, professional golfer Harold Varner III was arrested for DWI in south Charlotte on Thursday night. While driving on Providence Road, Varner was arrested.
Golfer Harold Varner III Faces DUI Charges with Twice the Legal Limit in BAC
Court filings say Varner was arrested for driving “while subject to an impairing substance.” Varner’s breathalyzer test showed a BAC of.16, twice the legal limit.
Varner was booked at the Mecklenburg County jail at approximately 7:30 p.m. after his arrest. After that, his bond was $500. Varner was released after posting bond, according to records. The 33-year-old golfer will appear in court on January 19, 2024.
Gastonia native Varner played in the PGA before joining the LIV golf league. Golfed at East Carolina University from 2008 to 2012 after attending Forestview High School. Varner was inducted into the university’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022. He lives in south Charlotte.
Harold Varner III’s DUI Arrest Underscores the Serious Consequences of Impaired Driving
DUI is a serious crime, and Varner’s arrest shows its legal implications. Double the legal limit for driving, the.16 BAC highlights the consequences of impaired driving.
Varner will appear in court in early 2024 to face charges. Varner was released after posting bond until then.
Remember that celebrities like professional athletes might face legal consequences. Varner’s arrest emphasizes the significance of sober driving and the legal consequences of DUI.
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