St. Louis Cardinals television broadcaster Dan McLaughlin charged with felony chronic DWI

Dan McLaughlin, Cardinal TV's long-time announcer, was charged as a persistent offender under DWI rules on Monday. The charges follow Dan's arrest on Sunday in a suburb of St. Louis.

Sunday night happenings

According to the Creve Coeur Police (in Missouri), two calls reported suspicious driving of a car on Sunday night in suburban St. Louis. Sensing that it could be drunken driving, the Police followed Dan and pulled him over after he failed to maintain the driving lane on I-270.

A subsequent field sobriety test indicated that the driver was impaired, leading to the arrest of McLaughlin. He then was charged as a habitual offender when reports confirmed that Dan was previously arrested twice on similar DWI charges. As a result, he faces class E felony charges with a maximum prison sentence of four years.



Dan McLaughlin is a popular broadcaster and has been with the Cardinals for almost 25 years. He has also covered NFL matches for Fox.

McLaughlin addressed the issue in a post-despatch statement and has requested privacy. While conveying their disappointment, Dan's employers, Cardinal's and Bally Sports, said they are reviewing the matter.

FAQs:

1. What is a DWI charge?
   A DWI charge is put on the person when a person is caught driving in an intoxicated condition. However, in the US, depending on the state, the exact definition and the scope of DWI and DUI (driving under the influence) varies along with implementation of the act of law.
2. Who is Dan McLaughlin?
   Dan McLaughlin, 48, is sports broadcast professional with the St. Louis Cardinals. Previously he was associated with the cable TV channel ally Sports Mid-West.