Dec
28
2007
Actress Mischa Barton has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, possession of illegal narcotics and driving without a valid licence.
The former O.C. star, whose latest movie Closing the Ring opens in cinemas on Friday, was handcuffed and arrested in
Los Angeles at 2.46am yesterday.
Mischa’s mug shot: Barton was arrested this morning
Released: Mischa Barton leaves jail
After spending several hours in police custody, the 21-year-old star was finally released - although it is unclear who paid her $10,000 (£5,000) bail.
When she emerged in public, the usually glamourous actress appeared to be suffering the after-effects of her traumatic evening.
She had swopped her normal immaculate grooming for unkempt locks half hidden under a shawl, a puffy face and high-waisted gold skirt.
Mischa was taken into police custody on the corner of La Cienega and
Santa Monica Blvd
in
West Hollywood while driving in her white Range Rover.
It was the latest high profile arrest of a young
Hollywood star.
Barton’s friend Nicole Richie served 82 minutes behind bars in August after being found guilty of driving under the influence of marijuana and Vidocin.
Richie’s hotel heiress pal Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan were also jailed for driving under the influence (DUI) this year.
Currently, both Lost star Michelle Rodriguez and 24 actor Kiefer Sutherland are in jail for DUI.
Earlier this year, Barton hit the headlines when she collapsed at a Memorial Day party after suffering an adverse reaction to prescription medication.
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