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'Pawn Stars' alum Corey Harrison's mugshot released as star walks free after DUI arrest in Vegas

Corey Harrison was released eight hours after he was detained in Las Vegas

SIN CITY, LAS VEGAS: 'Pawn Stars' cast member Corey Harrison has returned to his Las Vegas, Nevada home after he was arrested for driving under the influence on September 8.

The reality star's first mug shot was released by TMZ.

According to the police report, Corey was driving his white Ford F250 pickup before the arrest. 

The reality star was reportedly unable to maintain his lane and was swerving into the bike lane.

Cops told the outlet that when they pulled Corey over and made contact, he "smelled like booze and had bloodshot eyes," but explained his truck sometimes pulls to the right.

Meanwhile, Corey claimed that he had one drink seven hours ago during his flight back from Minnesota.

Corey Harrison claims breathalyzer malfunctioned

Corey Harrison had a field sobriety test and the police officials asked him to provide a blood or breath sample.

However, Corey claimed that both breathalyzers at the place of arrest and at the jail malfunctioned.

Meanwhile, Corey reportedly asked for his lawyer but the officer informed him they would get a search warrant for his blood.

The outlet also revealed that the cops noted if Corey refused the test his driver's license would be revoked. However, Corey then opted to undergo a blood test.

The police report didn't reveal the results of the blood sample but Corey was booked for DUI and had to spend eight hours in jail.

Corey Harrison is 'going to fight back' after his DUI arrest 

Corey Harrison wants to fight back over his DUI arrest.

In a recent interview with Las Vegas Review-Journal, the reality star opened up about his arrest, which led to his license being suspended.

Corey noted that he planned to hire an attorney after there wasn't a single working breathalyzer among four police officers.

Along with the breathalyzer dispute, the reality star intended to argue the arrest with a series of alleged mitigating factors.

Corey wanted to argue with the cops for "a badly infected right shin," trouble keeping his balance on the sidewalk, and "driving with a case of unopened wine."

Corey noted, "I'm not going to say, 'Screw Metro!' Drinking and driving should be legal!'"

The History Channel star further added, "I'm not trying to be that guy. But I'm the guy who, when I get punched in the face, I am going to fight back."

Does Corey Harrison still work at 'Pawn Stars'?

Corey Harrison still works at his family's famous pawn shop to this day. The reality star even owns a 5 per cent stake in the business.

Corey has been working there since he was nine years old. He worked his way up to be the shop's manager, handling most of the operations, hiring and firing employees, and fulfilling online orders.

Who is Pawn Stars' Corey Harrison?

Corey Harrison aka Big Hoss is a 'Pawn Stars' cast member and businessman who has been a part of the show for two decades.

Corey, whose birth name is Richard Corey Harrison, was born in Las Vegas in 1983.

Corey was a manager at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and managed 30 employees.

Corey also had an inspiring weight loss journey as he was pre-diabetic and had decided to get weight loss surgery in 2011.