Nicole Richie Arrested for DUI
It has been reported that Nicole Richie was arrested early Monday morning on charges of driving under the influence.
By: Shannon Gossage
Two calls were made to 911 after a black 2005 Mercedes SUV was spotted going down the wrong way on the 134 Highway in California. Police responded to the calls at approximately 12:30 a.m. and found Richie, 25, along in her car and talking on her cell phone. Altadena California Highway Patrol Officer Todd Workman reported, "When the officers came into contact with the SUV in the carpool lane, it was at a complete stop facing the right direction, in the city of Burbank. When officers approached, the vehicle was taken off the highway and Richie was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs."
Richie was booked at approximately 4:50 am and was released this morning at around 7:15. It was reported that Richie admitted to smoking marijuana and taking Vicodin before getting behind the wheel. Reportedly, a preliminary alcohol screening showed that Richie was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of her arrest. Richie was released on $15,000 bail and is set to appear in Glendale Municipal Court on Tuesday. She has reportedly hired celeb lawyer Howard Weitzman as her representation.
This is not the first time Richie has been arrested. She was arrested in 2003 and pled guilty to heroin possession. All charges were dropped after she completed a rehabilitation program per her probation. Richie recently sought treatment for a weight disorder. According to officers at the scene, Richie was "very cooperative and very humble" during her latest incident. There has been no official word from Richie’s camp.
Two calls were made to 911 after a black 2005 Mercedes SUV was spotted going down the wrong way on the 134 Highway in California. Police responded to the calls at approximately 12:30 a.m. and found Richie, 25, along in her car and talking on her cell phone. Altadena California Highway Patrol Officer Todd Workman reported, "When the officers came into contact with the SUV in the carpool lane, it was at a complete stop facing the right direction, in the city of Burbank. When officers approached, the vehicle was taken off the highway and Richie was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs."
Richie was booked at approximately 4:50 am and was released this morning at around 7:15. It was reported that Richie admitted to smoking marijuana and taking Vicodin before getting behind the wheel. Reportedly, a preliminary alcohol screening showed that Richie was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of her arrest. Richie was released on $15,000 bail and is set to appear in Glendale Municipal Court on Tuesday. She has reportedly hired celeb lawyer Howard Weitzman as her representation.
This is not the first time Richie has been arrested. She was arrested in 2003 and pled guilty to heroin possession. All charges were dropped after she completed a rehabilitation program per her probation. Richie recently sought treatment for a weight disorder. According to officers at the scene, Richie was "very cooperative and very humble" during her latest incident. There has been no official word from Richie’s camp.


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