‘Anchorman’ Star David Koechner Charged with DUI, Hit-and-Run

“Anchorman” star David Koechner has been charged with DUI and hit-and-run … following his arrest on New Year’s Eve that had him ringing in the new year behind bars.

The Ventura County DA’s office tells us … they’ve charged the actor with one count of DUI and one count of hit-and-run — both charges are misdemeanors.

We’re told Koechner’s case is due in court in a few weeks, and each count carries a possible penalty of up to 6 months behind bars. The reality … first-time offenders almost never do time, so he’ll almost certainly get probation and a mandatory alcohol ed course.

As we reported  … police were tipped off after they got a call that an erratic driver allegedly hit a street sign with his car. Cops found him and say he failed the field sobriety test. He was arrested and booked into the Ventura County Jail.