'Laverne and Shirley' Star Eddie Mekka Arrested for DUI

'Laverne and Shirley' actor Eddie Mekka arrested in Las Vegas after alleged drunken car crash

The guy who played Carmine "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa on "Laverne and Shirley" was arrested last Friday in Las Vegas after he allegedly got into a drunken car crash.

Law enforcement sources tell us they received a call at around 12:30 PM about a collision with a "suspected drunk driver."

When officers arrived, they found Eddie Mekka and administered field sobriety tests. After the tests, Mekka was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence — a misdemeanor.

As for the accident, we don't know any details, but we do know there were no injuries reported at the scene.

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