Bradley Gumbel is the son of television journalist Bryant Gumbel. Bradley was arrested in mid November 2008 for alleged DUI.TMZ: Wreck at the Wheel (November 24, 2008)
DUI Arrest
Bradley Gumbel was arrested by NY State Troopers on November 16, 2008, at around 3:00 a.m. and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated. Troopers spotted Gumbels' SUV swerving on the highway. When they approached his vehicle, they found him sleeping and smelling strongly of alcohol. There was damage on the front passenger side of Gumbel's SUV. Gumbel has no explanation for how the damage occurred. Gumbel's blood alcohol level was said to have been more than twice the legal limit for DUI. Gumbel was reportedly driving with a suspended license.TMZ: Wreck at the Wheel (November 24, 2008) He is scheduled to appear in Lewisboro Town Court on December 1, 2008.LoHud: Gumbel's son charged with drunken driving (November 24, 2008)
Prior Arrest
Bradley Gumbel was arrested on August 22, 2002, in New York City after a woman mistakenly identified him as being her mugger. Gumbel was accused of tackling the woman from behind and grabbing her purse. He was also accused of stealing her Tiffany bracelet. Gumbel was later cleared of all charges.TMZ: Wreck at the Wheel (November 24, 2008) Daily News: Gumbel's Son Arrested (August 23, 2002)
Bryant Gumbel Fast Facts
- Born: September 29, 1948
- Birthplace: Bryant Charles Gumbel
- Attended: Bates College
- Spouse: Hilary Quinlan
- Children: Bradley Christopher and Jillian Beth
- Brother: Sportscaster Greg Gumbel
- Hosted The Today Show for 15 years
- Host of HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel