Crime & Safety
DUI Charge For WEEI Radio Host From Chelmsford
WEEI's Mike Mutnansky, host of "Mut at Night," was charged with drunk driving last week in Saratoga, New York.
SARATOGA, NY — A WEEI radio host and Chelmsford resident was arrested in New York last week on a charge of drunk driving. New York State Police said Mike Mutnansky was driving his gray Toyota Camry in and out of a lane in Saratoga on East Avenue Monday, August 7. Troopers pulled his vehicle over and Mutnansky "illustrated signs of impairment," police said.
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"He admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the evening," police said in a statement. "Subsequently, he was given several standard field sobriety tests and arrested for driving while intoxicated."
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Mutnansky's blood-alcohol level was 0.16 percent — twice the legal limit. He is scheduled to appear in Saratoga Court August 18.
Mutnansky is the host of "Mut at Night" on WEEI weeknights from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. He also hosts pre- and post-game coverage for Boston Red Sox games.
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In a pair of Twitter posts Tuesday, Mutnansky wrote, "Unfortunately I can not comment on my incident right now, I certainly plan on doing so when the time is appropriate. ... For now I'm looking forward to the future."
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