UCPS assistant superintendent arrested for DWI: Monday, August 7

The assistant superintendent for Union County Public Schools was arrested and charged with driving while impaired (DWI) and stop sign violation early Sunday morning and has now been placed on paid administrative leave.For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications.Bashawn Harris, 48, was arrested at Marie Garris Dr. and Guion Ln. in Stallings shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday.Harris is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for Union County Public Schools. He was appointed to this position in July 2020 after serving as the School Performance Officer for two years. He has been put on administrative leave for an unknown amount of time.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/assistant-superintendent-arrested-dwi-union-county/275-3ea12fb0-fe68-463d-a94d-e10ba9da48adWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!