Former Nittany Lion cornerback Willie Harriott was charged with driving with a suspended license Thursday, police said, marking his third brush with the law during his Penn State career after a previous DUI charge and an underage drinking citation.
After pulling Harriott over Thursday, police administered a personal breath test and then took him to Mount Nittany Medical Center for a blood test to determine if he had been drinking, Penn State Police Sgt. Don Hazel said.
Hazel said the results of the test were complete, but he could not release Harriott's blood alcohol content (BAC) because no charges, if any, had been filed as of Sunday afternoon.
Harriott, 21, of New Haven, Conn., is also facing one count registration and certification of title required, police said.
Police will consult with the district attorney's office about the BAC and then determine whether to charge Harriott with a DUI, Hazel said.
Driving a 2007 Subaru, Harriott and a passenger were pulled over while sitting at a red light on Cherry Lane, off North Atherton Street, at 2:28 a.m. because officers noticed the vehicle's rear license was expired, Hazel said.
The reserve cornerback was dismissed from the team Thursday, Joe Paterno said during his radio show.
Penn State sports information director Jeff Nelson said the dismissal was a result of a violation of team rules.
Harriott was charged with DUI last November after he was pulled over on North Atherton Street with a BAC of .16, police said. Harriott has since enrolled in the accelerated rehabilitative disposition program (ARD).
Last August, Harriot was cited for underage drinking outside of Nittany Apartments.