Eric Mabius, a familiar face from TV screens across the nation, was apprehended by officials from the Nassau County Sheriff's Office in a dramatic turn of events. PEOPLE has verified that this incident unfolded in the wee hours of Thursday, February 20th. According to his arrest documentation, the 53-year-old actor was processed into the Nassau County Jail and Detention Center at 5:45 a.m. local time, charged with two misdemeanors shortly after his arrest at around 2 a.m. He stands accused of battery and resisting arrest without violence, both categorized as minor offenses. As of now, he awaits his day in court, as confirmed by the sheriff's office.
In his mugshot, Mabius sports a telltale black eye on his right side, hinting at a possible scuffle that may have preceded or transpired during his apprehension. Renowned for his portrayal of Daniel Meade in the beloved series "Ugly Betty," which he graced for all four seasons, Mabius has more recently shone as the lead in Hallmark's cherished "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise.
Just months ago, in July, he expressed his profound pride in the franchise to PEOPLE, which embarked with a TV show in 2013 and blossomed into a series of 13 films. Speaking days before the latest installment, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters," aired, he enthused, "Our fan base is incredibly passionate. Every time we reunite to make another movie, it feels like there's so much more at stake, and in many wonderful ways. There's a weight to it, but also immense joy in being together. I believe we occupy a unique space with this show, having evolved as people and characters over the course of 11 years."
Mabius is also a doting father to two teenagers. He and his wife, Ivy Sherman, whom he married in 2006, share the parenting duties for their sons, Maxfield, 18, and Rylan, 16.
