Heather Locklear Arrested
Heather Locklear seems to have had her fair share of problems lately. Back in March, police were called to her house after someone claiming to be her doctor said she was a suicide risk, her ex Richie Sambora was popped for DUI with their daughter in tow, in June Heather herself visited a rehab center for what was being called anxiety and depression, and then there was that whole BFF-Denise-Richards-banging-my-man deal. Well, it seems things have gone from bad to worse, as over the weekend she was arrested after driving erratically:
Law enforcement officers tell us alcohol was not involved, however, they are conducting tests to determine if Locklear was under the influence of drugs.
We’re told she was released on her own recognizance, without having to post bail.
This could set up a bizarre custody battle given that Locklear and ex-hubby Richie Sambora have both been busted for similar charges.
It seems that she was also out on the roadway wandering around:
“Around 4:30 p.m., a female witness saw Heather Locklear driving erratically while leaving a parking lot in Montecito,” California Highway Patrol spokesman Tom Marshall tells PEOPLE. “The witness said Locklear was revving her engine loudly, and backed over a pair of sunglasses several times.”
Soon after, the witness – who apparently didn’t recognize the actress – spotted Locklear, 47, stopped on a nearby highway, exiting her vehicle.
“The witness called 911 because she was concerned for Locklear’s safety,” Marshall said. “When a CHP officer arrived, Locklear was found seated inside her vehicle, which was partially blocking the roadway.”
Because Locklear appeared “disoriented and impaired,” she was taken to a local CHP station and drug and alcohol tests were administered, Marshall said. The actress was cooperative.
“Alcohol was ruled out as a factor, but based on the officer’s observations, we believe Locklear was under the influence of prescription medication,” Marshall added.
Locklear was arrested on suspicion of DUI and being under the influence of a controlled substance. She booked at a local jail around 7 p.m., and released hours later.
I hope this is all a misunderstanding and that perhaps she accidentally took too much of a prescription or something. I certainly hope that this is not yet another actress throwing her life away on drugs and/or alcohol.
My question is, don’t these people have drivers? Can’t they pay someone to haul them from place to place?
Whatever the situation, I hope Heather gets the help she needs. She has a daughter who needs her, now more than ever.
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Ruh-roh. Her eye makeup doesn’t look good, but maybe she was crying and not just drunky-messy.
Hope that they all get help.
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