‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Star David Henrie Charged by City Attorney Over Airport Gun Incident
“Wizards of Waverly Place” alum David Henrie is facing multiple charges after being arrested with a loaded gun at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month.
A representative for the Los Angeles City Attorney told TheWrap on Wednesday that the the city attorney’s office filed a three-count complaint against Henrie, alleging carrying a loaded firearm, carrying a concealed firearm and possessing a weapon in a sterile area of the airport.
Henrie faces up to a year in jail if convicted as charged.
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The airport’s public information officer told TheWrap at the time that Henrie was arrested at Terminal 2 at 9:05 a.m. on Sept. 10 when he tried to enter the screening process with a loaded firearm in his carry-on luggage.
Henrie was arrested by Airport Police for possession of a loaded firearm and booked into LAPD Pacific Division Jail where he was later released pending a court date.
The actor’s arraignment is scheduled for Oct. 1, the City Attorney’s office said.
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A representative for Henrie did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment on the charges. However, following his arrest, Henrie took to Twitter and said that he “unintentionally brought my legally owned gun which is registered in my name to the airport.”
The actor apologized for any trouble the incident caused, adding, “More than anything I am humiliated and embarrassed that this even happened.”
Henrie concluded that he is “thankful to the TSA, LAPD and all involved today for their kindness and their professionalism during this process.”
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