Sam Donaldson reportedly arrested on suspicion of DUI

Hold on, Mr. Donaldson!

Veteran newsman Sam Donaldson was arrested on suspicion of DUI early this month, according to a Delaware radio station.

Donaldson, 78, was pulled over Dec. 1, a Saturday, after driving onto the shoulder in Lewes, Del., police told Delaware 105.9 on Wednesday.

The ABC stalwart and current contributor failed a field sobriety test and was charged and “released to an adult pending his appearance in court,” TMZ said.

Donaldson was reportedly cooperative as it all went down.

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