Heather Locklear Arrested

Actress Heather Locklear was arrested on suspicion of DUI on September 27, 2008. She was released the same day.¹ Two months before her arrest, the actress had been in rehab.²

Locklear was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of prescription drugs on November 18, 2008. Her arraignment is scheduled for January 26, 2009.³

Fast Facts

Arrested: September 27, 2008¹
Arrested in Santa Barbara County¹
Alcohol was reportedly not the substance involved²
Suspicion of DUI¹
History of anxiety and depression problems¹
Charged with misdemeanor DUI on November 18, 2008³
Arraignment scheduled for January 26, 2008³

Arrest

Heather Locklear was arrested on September 27, 2008, on suspicion of driving under the influence. A witness reported that Locklear was driving erratically at around 4:30 p.m. Police found Locklear in a "disoriented and impaired" state. Locklear was taken into custody and was booked in a local jail at around 7 p.m. She was released the same day.⁴

Heather Locklear Fast Facts

Born: September 25, 1961
Full name: Heather Deen Locklear
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Height: 5'5"
Notable roles: Sammy Jo Dean Carrington on Dynasty, Amanda Woodward on Melrose Place and Caitlin Moore on Spin City
Was married to Tommy Lee and Richie Sambora
Daughter: Ava Elizabeth