One of the stars of CBS’s hit show NCIS was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and could face jail time if convicted.
According to TMZ law enforcement officials said that Michael Weatherly, who plays Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo on the show, was arrested and charged with DUI earlier this month.
After police stopped Weatherly for speeding, they tested him to see if he was drinking and found that his blood alcohol was above the legal limit. He was then booked and spent about 15 hours in jail.
Last week, he was charged with two counts of DUI and if found guilty could face fines and up to six months behind bars.
Weatherly, 47, has been on the show since 2003 and took some time last year to focus on fitness. He began exercising, gave up carbs and lost a total of 35 pounds.
"I was really gratified when I went into wardrobe at the start of the season and could fit in a season 1 jacket," Weatherly told People at the time. "Most importantly, I had more energy and more stamina. It's very hard. I go through periods of working so hard, I don't know when to exercise. And I'm surrounded by some food options that wouldn't be my first choice. But you do the best you can."