Police Officer Charged with North Carolina DWI in Raleigh

Trooper was speeding on motorcycle when charged with drunk driving in NC.

Christopher M. Harmon, a Raleigh police officer, was charged with driving while intoxicated in North Carolina after being pulled over for speeding. Harmon was riding a motorcycle shortly before 2:00 am when he was stopped for going 66 in a 45 mph zone.

The arresting officer noticed the strong presence of alcohol on Harmon’s breath and the arrest report said Harmon had glassy eyes and mumbled speech. A breath test revealed a blood alcohol level of .11%, well above the .08% legal limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

Harmon was charged with North Carolina DWI, speeding and operating a motorcycle without the proper license. He was booked at the Wake County jail and released with the written promise to appear in court next month. The Raleigh police department has not commented on the case.

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