Philly Radio: Jon Ritchie Off WIP After DUI, Assault

Jon Ritchie

SportsRadio WIP 94.1 FM host and former Eagles fullback Jon Ritche was arrested for DUI early Friday morning, hours after an estimated 700,000 Birds fans descended on Center City to attend an Eagles parade to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl championship

According to a criminal docket filed in Philadelphia Municipal Court, Ritchie, 43, faces charges for DUI, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person. He was released without bail, and his next court date is scheduled for Mar. 14.

According to philly.com, WIP referred all inquires to Entercom, the station’s parent company. So far, there has been no response to a request for comment.

Ritchie wasn’t on air Friday during his WIP midday show, which he has co-hosted since Oct. 2017 alongside Joe DeCamara. Former Eagles offensive lineman Tra Thomas filled in for Ritchie on Friday.