Caught without makeup and lighting teams, celebrities pose for mug shots at vulnerable moments. The latest celebrity arrests include a country music singer, a Nickelodeon star and a paparazzi-hater. Check out theirs and other memorable booking photos.
Randy Travis
Who: A country musician with 16 No.1 singles — including this “ever”-present ’87 hit — who has spiraled since his recent public divorce.
When: Aug. 7, 2012
Where: Tioga, Texas
Why: A cigarette run went awry when Travis ignored the “no shirt, no shoes, no service” rule altogether. He later crashed his ride into construction barricades, and when cops found him he allegedly got rough, despite still being in the buff.
Rap sheet: Here’s the charge. And this wasn’t his first 2012 boozy cruise; see why he was arrested in February.
Russell Brand
Who: A saucy comedian who briefly enjoyed the title of “Mr. Katy Perry.”
When: March 15, 2012
Where: New Orleans
Why: He may bare his soul on stage, but he was quick to show paparazzi that he does have boundaries. What did he do when they crossed the line? As usual, he was forthcoming about the crime.
Rap sheet: He had another ‘razzi run-in at LAXin 2010, while defending his then-lady. See the charge.
Amanda Bynes
Who: A former pre-teen TV sensation who has since shed her adorably geeky image.
When: March 7, 2012
Where: West Hollywood, Calif.
Why: Bynes was arrested on suspicion of DUI; what major slip-up led to the arrest? She pleaded her case to the hilt, via Twitter.
Rap sheet: Another careless act got her pulled over back in March. Now, police are after her for an August mishap.
Kiowa Gordon
Who: A member of the wolf pack in this book-to-film blockbuster series.
When: Aug. 9, 2011
Where: Tempe, Ariz.
Why: Gordon was arrested for being a bad boy in the past.
Rap sheet: That past includes this original charge and a subsequent one.
Jenelle Evans
Who: A star of MTV's precocious parenting reality show.
When: Aug. 8, 2011
Where: Brunswick County, N.C.
Why: She was busted for not following court-ordered rules, again.
Rap sheet: Evans was arrested in March 2011 for a vicious fight caught on camera and again, shortly after, for a different set of serious charges.
Rhett Bomar
Who: A once-promising NFL quarterback.
When: Aug. 7, 2011
Where: Mankato, Minn.
Why: During his tenure on this team, Bomar was arrested for activity that probably didn’t fit into his training regimen.
Rap sheet: Before the arrest, he’d stayed on the right side of the law.
Big Boi
Who: The straight man to André 3000's flamboyant persona in this game-changing hip-hop duo.
When: August 6, 2011
Where: Miami
Why: It would seem the rapper’s partying went a little bit overboard; Big Boi (what’s his real name?) was nabbed upon returning from a cruise. What was the charge? A crack team of pros found more than clothes in his luggage.
Rap sheet: Clean (unless you count appearing in this 2007 dud).
Samantha Ronson
Who: She’s the DJ-ing, hard-partying twin sister of a fashion designer, and she’s best known for her famous ex.
When: Aug. 1, 2011
Where: Outside of Baker, Calif.
Why: Apparently, Ronson forgot even desert roads have speed limits; she got pulled over by highway patrol. From there, things only got worse. Find out the charge.
Rap sheet: She got tangled up in a gossip-y war of the words in 2007.
John Edwards
Who: A former senator and one-time White House hopeful.
When: June 3, 2011
Where: North Carolina
Why: As if news of an extramarital affair wasn’t bad enough, Edwards landed in more hot water over how he kept his second life a secret. Find out about the charges. What was the outcome?
Rap sheet: As clean as a politician can be.
Antoine Dodson
Who: A larger-than-life bystander who parlayed 2010 family drama into Internet celebrity.
When: April 23, 2011
Where: Huntsville, Ala.
Why: His 15 minutes of Auto-Tuned fame turned into infamy after he was pulled over for speeding and was found “hiding” contraband. See what got him arrested.
Rap sheet: That initial arrest led to yet another in September 2011.
Nicolas Cage
Who: A member of a Hollywood dynasty who went from quirky indie flicks to blockbuster franchises.
When: April 15, 2011
Where: New Orleans
Why: Things in the Big Easy got pretty hard when Cage’s argument with the missus allegedly turned physical. This other charge might illuminate why Mr. National Treasure attracted the cops that night. You won’t believe who bailed him out.
Rap sheet: He ran afoul of the Feds and went berserk abroad, but has otherwise stayed on the right side of the law.
Gucci Mane
Who: A Southern rapper who debuted with a hit duet that led to drama.
When: April 8, 2011
Where: Atlanta, Ga.
Why: Note to the women of Atlanta: If Gucci offers to take you out for breakfast and a ride around town, don’t take him up on it.
Rap sheet: No wonder he’s handcuffed on his ’09 album and dubbed himself “Georgia’s Most Wanted”. He also served time for drugs, probation violation and a crazy driving rampage.
Lindsay Lohan
Who: A former child actress who went from charming to chaotic, seemingly overnight.
When: Feb. 9, 2011
Where: Los Angeles
Why: Who better to play diamond-loving Liz in that upcoming biopic? One of Lohan’s shopping sprees got a little out of hand when her sticky fingers made off with something sparkly. What was her sentence?
Rap sheet: Her track record’s a broken record. Here’s the arrest that started all the mess.
Jaime Pressly
Who: An actress best known for playing a prime-time petty criminal.
When: Jan. 5, 2011
Where: Santa Monica, Calif.
Why: Though her acting shtick tends toward Southern-fried bumpkin (watch clips), Pressly was arrested for a very "L.A." crime. What was her sentence?
Rap sheet: Otherwise, squeaky-clean.
David Cassidy
Who: A former teen idol whose crooning made girls swoon with a kitschy sitcom and classics like this.
When: Nov. 3, 2010
Where: Florida Turnpike, St. Lucie County
Why: He’s a squeaky-clean heartthrob no longer. Highway Patrol officers hauled him in after a night of freewheeling. He was caught red-handed, too. Here’s his sentence.
Rap sheet: Otherwise, he seems to be in the clear, unless breaking young girls’ hearts is a crime.
Gary Faulkner
Who: A construction worker and self-styled vigilante. Watch him explain his mission.
When: Oct. 6, 2010
Where: Cedar Creek County, Colo.
Why: The media took note when his oddball manhunt got him arrested in Pakistan. But it was an arrest closer to home — this one involving a woman — that garnered notoriety.
Rap sheet: This mystery man has stayed off the radar.
Randy & Evi Quaid
Who: An actor who’s known for a role in this farcical ‘80s franchise, and his wife.
When: Sept. 18, 2010
Where: Santa Barbara, Calif.
Why: It seems the couple were experiencing a little separation anxiety. They couldn’t quite bring themselves to move out of their former home; that is, until the authorities stepped in. They eventually left … the country.
Rap sheet: Apparently, wherever they rest their heads, there’s drama.
Richard Heene
Who: Remember the "Balloon Boy"? The headline-grabbing hoax was this high-flying dad's idea. Since then, Heene attempted to auction off the infamous balloon for a million dollars and dabbled in infomercials.
When: Sept. 3, 2010
Where: Bradenton, Fla.
Why: The family moved to a different state and had to register with authorities.
Rap sheet: Jail time, community service and restitution for the hoax; he also served time in the '90s.
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi
Who: A "Jersey Shore" cast member, star of her own spin-off and a new mom.
When: July 30, 2010
Where: Seaside Heights, N.J.
Why: Anyone who has ever seen the booze-filled spectacle that is "Jersey Shore" could probably guess what kind of behavior got her arrested. In addition to the sentence, the judge issued this dis.
Rap sheet: She’s wreaked havoc beyond her own native shores; find out about her 2011 European run-in.
Vince Neil
Who: A lead singer whose iconic band had a penchant for girls and hard partying.
When: June 27, 2010
Where: Las Vegas
Why: Life imitating art, or vice versa? Neil was arrested for partying too hard down the Vegas streets.
Rap sheet: After this 1984 tragedy, you’d think he’d never drive drunk again. He also has faced charges of getting rough with an industry insider, a working girl and an ex-girlfriend.
Amy Locane
Who: An original cast member of a trend-setting prime-time soap and star of this cult hit.
When: June 27, 2010
Where: Montgomery, N.J.
Why: Locane faced serious charges after a fatal car accident. Her post-crash behavior raised eyebrows and concerns. Trial is set for September.
Rap sheet: Appears clean otherwise.
Chris Klein
Who: A member of the "American Pie" gang and ex-fiancé of this almost-divorcée.
When: June 16, 2010
Where: Los Angeles
Why: Even boys with that “aww, shucks” All-American image can land in hot water. Find out why he was charged.
Rap sheet: His 2010 brush with the law was an encore performance of a 2005 arrest.
Chace Crawford
Who: An actor best known for playing a rich sexpot on a prime-time guilty pleasure.
When: June 4, 2010
Where: Plano, Tex.
Why: While he was back home in the Lone Star State, he got busted for a misdemeanor that his upscale TV character would scoff at. Uh, maybe he was just doing research for a film role.
Rap sheet: Otherwise, he seems to stick to tawdry TV misdeeds.
Marion 'Suge' Knight
Who: A record label founder who backed rap icons — from household names to fallen stars.
When: May 20, 2010
Where: Los Angeles
Why: Knight reportedly took his Second Amendment rights a little too far during a joy ride that was
anything but joyful.
Rap sheet: There were his Vegas arrests: one in February and another in 2008. Then, there was his prison stint. But don’t fall for the hoax that said he committed this headline-grabbing crime.
Lawrence Taylor
Who: An NFL Hall of Famer and fleet-footed reality TV dancer.
When: May 6, 2010
Where: Ramapo, N.J.
Why: Though drugs harmed his career as a linebacker, it was this grave charge involving a minor that tarnished his name. What stigma does he now carry?
Rap sheet: There are reports of multiple arrests for the same drug-related crime, tax trickery and a Florida hit-and-run.
Paris Hilton
Who: A superficial, yet savvy, socialite who boasts the titles of fashion maven and celebrity DJ.
When: April 27, 2010
Where: Las Vegas
Why: Apparently, you don’t get a reputation as an international party girl without a few arrests like this one under your designer belt.
Rap sheet: Her busts date back to a 2006 DUI. Then came a short jail sentence in 2007 and an international drug bust in 2010.
Dustin Winesberry
Who: A ne’er-do-well who got his 15 minutes of fame after his arrest; his jokingly posed mug shot earned him this dubious distinction.
When: April 4, 2010
Where: Boulder, Colo.
Why: Bizarrely claiming he just wanted to “hang out” with two unsuspecting women earned him an arrest, this charge, and eventually, his glamour shot session.
Rap sheet: His previous misdeeds earned him registered sex offender status.
Brian Bonsall
Who: A former child star who was added to a classic family sitcom to raise the cuteness quotient.
When: Feb. 19, 2010
Where:Boulder, Colo.
Why: Claiming that he had a headache, Bonsall resorted to a remedy far stronger than aspirin and got busted for it.
Rap sheet: With friends like Bonsall, who needs enemies? He was charged with assaulting a girlfriend in 2007 and his "best friend" in 2009.
Leif Garrett
Who: Justin Bieber wasn’t the first mop-topped teen idol to make girls scream; check out Garrett’s feathered glory.
When: Feb. 1, 2010
Where: Los Angeles
Why: Garrett was crafty enough to hide his hard drugs, but not crafty enough to get away with it. Here’s the underground spot where he got popped.
Rap sheet: While still a teen, he was at fault in a serious accident. He also did time in ’06.
Andy Dick
Who: A ubiquitous ‘90s comedian who briefly had his own show.
When: Jan. 23, 2010
Where: Huntington, W.Va.
Why: He was in town to perform at a comedy club, but there was nothing funny about his alleged aggressions toward a bar employee and a patron.
Rap sheet: Booze and drugs have reportedly been behind most of his drama, from the time he crossed the line with a teenager in 2008 to his 2011 rowdiness at a pie palace.
Rush Limbaugh
Who: A no-holds-barred political shock jock whose 2012 rant against a law student stirred up major controversy.
When: Feb. 28, 2009
Where: Palm Beach, Fla.
Why: There was a drug-related warrant against Limbaugh accusing him of “doctor shopping”.
Rap sheet: For three years, he was under investigation for an alleged addiction
Rod Blagojevich
Who: A curiously coiffed former governor who presided over “The Land of Lincoln.”
When: Dec. 9, 2008
Where: Chicago
Why: “Blago” was impeached after being charged with corruption in the run-up to the 2008 presidential election. He was sent to a place where hair products are scarce.
Rap sheet: Other charges included trying to strong-arm a newspaper company and a children’s hospital.
Larry Craig
Who: A former senator of the “Gem State” with a history of hypocritical stances.
When: June 11, 2007
Where: Minneapolis
Why: Apparently, public men’s rooms can be used for more than just nature’s call. Craig knew that all too well, which is what led to his arrest.
Rap sheet: This was his name’s biggest stain.
Mel Gibson
Who: A former Hollywood hot shot who shocked the industry and his fans but seems pretty unapologetic about it all.
When: July 28, 2006
Where: Malibu, Calif.
Why: He went from classy to crass when a DUI arrest prompted him to go on a bigoted tirade.
Rap sheet: In 2011, he was charged for a domestic dispute with his baby mama.
Tom DeLay
Who: A former House majority leader from the Lone Star State who fell from grace after a political scandal.
When: Oct. 20, 2005
Where: Harris County, Tex.
Why: DeLay got collared for a money-laundering plot and faced some serious consequences.
Rap sheet: He got plenty of unwanted scrutiny on Capitol Hill during his tenure.
Nick Nolte
Who: A gruff, no-nonsense acting vet with Hollywood hits throughout the 1980s and '90s and a recent HBO series.
When: Sept. 11, 2002
Where: Malibu, Calif.
Why: Nolte took one of the most tragi-comic celeb mug shots to date following a booze-related bust. He later reported that alcohol wasn’t at the root of that arrest; what was his poison back then?
Rap sheet: He served time back in the ‘60s for a counterfeit caper.
Jesse Jackson
When: Nov. 16, 1999
Where: Decatur, Ill.
Why: Always quick to champion a cause, Jackson and followers stormed an Illinois high school and got cuffed in the process.
Rap sheet: His pro-protest ways have also gotten him arrested outside of a Chicago-area retailer, and standing alongside an angry NYC crowd.
Amy Fisher
Who: A vixen infamously known as the "Long Island Lolita.”
When: September 1997
Where: Albion, NY
Why: On May 19, 1992, this jealous teen tried to silence her lover’s wife and was sentenced to prison Of course, this sensationalistic story had made-for-TV-movie written all over it.
Rap sheet: It seems the reality TV star got her dirtiest deeds out of the way relatively early in life.
Joe Buttafuoco
Who: An auto body shop owner whose love triangle got lethal.
When: April 15, 1993
Where: Nassau County, NY
Why: As if it weren’t bad enough that his mistress was armed and dangerous, she was also underage.
Rap sheet: Fidelity is not this guy’s strong suit. His mouthful of a name has also been tied to fraud and gun charges.
Who: A country musician with 16 No.1 singles — including this “ever”-present ’87 hit — who has spiraled since his recent public divorce.
When: Aug. 7, 2012
Where: Tioga, Texas
Why: A cigarette run went awry when Travis ignored the “no shirt, no shoes, no service” rule altogether. He later crashed his ride into construction barricades, and when cops found him he allegedly got rough, despite still being in the buff.
Rap sheet: Here’s the charge. And this wasn’t his first 2012 boozy cruise; see why he was arrested in February.
Who: A saucy comedian who briefly enjoyed the title of “Mr. Katy Perry.”
When: March 15, 2012
Where: New Orleans
Why: He may bare his soul on stage, but he was quick to show paparazzi that he does have boundaries. What did he do when they crossed the line? As usual, he was forthcoming about the crime.
Rap sheet: He had another ‘razzi run-in at LAXin 2010, while defending his then-lady. See the charge.
Amanda Bynes
Who: A former pre-teen TV sensation who has since shed her adorably geeky image.
When: March 7, 2012
Where: West Hollywood, Calif.
Why: Bynes was arrested on suspicion of DUI; what major slip-up led to the arrest? She pleaded her case to the hilt, via Twitter.
Rap sheet: Another careless act got her pulled over back in March. Now, police are after her for an August mishap.
Kiowa Gordon
Who: A member of the wolf pack in this book-to-film blockbuster series.
When: Aug. 9, 2011
Where: Tempe, Ariz.
Why: Gordon was arrested for being a bad boy in the past.
Rap sheet: That past includes this original charge and a subsequent one.
Jenelle Evans
Who: A star of MTV's precocious parenting reality show.
When: Aug. 8, 2011
Where: Brunswick County, N.C.
Why: She was busted for not following court-ordered rules, again.
Rap sheet: Evans was arrested in March 2011 for a vicious fight caught on camera and again, shortly after, for a different set of serious charges.
Rhett Bomar
Who: A once-promising NFL quarterback.
When: Aug. 7, 2011
Where: Mankato, Minn.
Why: During his tenure on this team, Bomar was arrested for activity that probably didn’t fit into his training regimen.
Rap sheet: Before the arrest, he’d stayed on the right side of the law.
Big Boi
Who: The straight man to André 3000's flamboyant persona in this game-changing hip-hop duo.
When: August 6, 2011
Where: Miami
Why: It would seem the rapper’s partying went a little bit overboard; Big Boi (what’s his real name?) was nabbed upon returning from a cruise. What was the charge? A crack team of pros found more than clothes in his luggage.
Rap sheet: Clean (unless you count appearing in this 2007 dud).
Samantha Ronson
Who: She’s the DJ-ing, hard-partying twin sister of a fashion designer, and she’s best known for her famous ex.
When: Aug. 1, 2011
Where: Outside of Baker, Calif.
Why: Apparently, Ronson forgot even desert roads have speed limits; she got pulled over by highway patrol. From there, things only got worse. Find out the charge.
Rap sheet: She got tangled up in a gossip-y war of the words in 2007.
John Edwards
Who: A former senator and one-time White House hopeful.
When: June 3, 2011
Where: North Carolina
Why: As if news of an extramarital affair wasn’t bad enough, Edwards landed in more hot water over how he kept his second life a secret. Find out about the charges. What was the outcome?
Rap sheet: As clean as a politician can be.
Who: A larger-than-life bystander who parlayed 2010 family drama into Internet celebrity.
When: April 23, 2011
Where: Huntsville, Ala.
Why: His 15 minutes of Auto-Tuned fame turned into infamy after he was pulled over for speeding and was found “hiding” contraband. See what got him arrested.
Rap sheet: That initial arrest led to yet another in September 2011.
Nicolas Cage
Who: A member of a Hollywood dynasty who went from quirky indie flicks to blockbuster franchises.
When: April 15, 2011
Where: New Orleans
Why: Things in the Big Easy got pretty hard when Cage’s argument with the missus allegedly turned physical. This other charge might illuminate why Mr. National Treasure attracted the cops that night. You won’t believe who bailed him out.
Rap sheet: He ran afoul of the Feds and went berserk abroad, but has otherwise stayed on the right side of the law.
Gucci Mane
Who: A Southern rapper who debuted with a hit duet that led to drama.
When: April 8, 2011
Where: Atlanta, Ga.
Why: Note to the women of Atlanta: If Gucci offers to take you out for breakfast and a ride around town, don’t take him up on it.
Rap sheet: No wonder he’s handcuffed on his ’09 album and dubbed himself “Georgia’s Most Wanted”. He also served time for drugs, probation violation and a crazy driving rampage.
Lindsay Lohan
Who: A former child actress who went from charming to chaotic, seemingly overnight.
When: Feb. 9, 2011
Where: Los Angeles
Why: Who better to play diamond-loving Liz in that upcoming biopic? One of Lohan’s shopping sprees got a little out of hand when her sticky fingers made off with something sparkly. What was her sentence?
Rap sheet: Her track record’s a broken record. Here’s the arrest that started all the mess.
Jaime Pressly
Who: An actress best known for playing a prime-time petty criminal.
When: Jan. 5, 2011
Where: Santa Monica, Calif.
Why: Though her acting shtick tends toward Southern-fried bumpkin (watch clips), Pressly was arrested for a very "L.A." crime. What was her sentence?
Rap sheet: Otherwise, squeaky-clean.
Who: A former teen idol whose crooning made girls swoon with a kitschy sitcom and classics like this.
When: Nov. 3, 2010
Where: Florida Turnpike, St. Lucie County
Why: He’s a squeaky-clean heartthrob no longer. Highway Patrol officers hauled him in after a night of freewheeling. He was caught red-handed, too. Here’s his sentence.
Rap sheet: Otherwise, he seems to be in the clear, unless breaking young girls’ hearts is a crime.
Who: A construction worker and self-styled vigilante. Watch him explain his mission.
When: Oct. 6, 2010
Where: Cedar Creek County, Colo.
Why: The media took note when his oddball manhunt got him arrested in Pakistan. But it was an arrest closer to home — this one involving a woman — that garnered notoriety.
Rap sheet: This mystery man has stayed off the radar.
Who: An actor who’s known for a role in this farcical ‘80s franchise, and his wife.
When: Sept. 18, 2010
Where: Santa Barbara, Calif.
Why: It seems the couple were experiencing a little separation anxiety. They couldn’t quite bring themselves to move out of their former home; that is, until the authorities stepped in. They eventually left … the country.
Rap sheet: Apparently, wherever they rest their heads, there’s drama.
Who: Remember the "Balloon Boy"? The headline-grabbing hoax was this high-flying dad's idea. Since then, Heene attempted to auction off the infamous balloon for a million dollars and dabbled in infomercials.
When: Sept. 3, 2010
Where: Bradenton, Fla.
Why: The family moved to a different state and had to register with authorities.
Rap sheet: Jail time, community service and restitution for the hoax; he also served time in the '90s.
Who: A "Jersey Shore" cast member, star of her own spin-off and a new mom.
When: July 30, 2010
Where: Seaside Heights, N.J.
Why: Anyone who has ever seen the booze-filled spectacle that is "Jersey Shore" could probably guess what kind of behavior got her arrested. In addition to the sentence, the judge issued this dis.
Rap sheet: She’s wreaked havoc beyond her own native shores; find out about her 2011 European run-in.
Who: A lead singer whose iconic band had a penchant for girls and hard partying.
When: June 27, 2010
Where: Las Vegas
Why: Life imitating art, or vice versa? Neil was arrested for partying too hard down the Vegas streets.
Rap sheet: After this 1984 tragedy, you’d think he’d never drive drunk again. He also has faced charges of getting rough with an industry insider, a working girl and an ex-girlfriend.
Who: An original cast member of a trend-setting prime-time soap and star of this cult hit.
When: June 27, 2010
Where: Montgomery, N.J.
Why: Locane faced serious charges after a fatal car accident. Her post-crash behavior raised eyebrows and concerns. Trial is set for September.
Rap sheet: Appears clean otherwise.
Who: A member of the "American Pie" gang and ex-fiancé of this almost-divorcée.
When: June 16, 2010
Where: Los Angeles
Why: Even boys with that “aww, shucks” All-American image can land in hot water. Find out why he was charged.
Rap sheet: His 2010 brush with the law was an encore performance of a 2005 arrest.
Who: An actor best known for playing a rich sexpot on a prime-time guilty pleasure.
When: June 4, 2010
Where: Plano, Tex.
Why: While he was back home in the Lone Star State, he got busted for a misdemeanor that his upscale TV character would scoff at. Uh, maybe he was just doing research for a film role.
Rap sheet: Otherwise, he seems to stick to tawdry TV misdeeds.
Who: A record label founder who backed rap icons — from household names to fallen stars.
When: May 20, 2010
Where: Los Angeles
Why: Knight reportedly took his Second Amendment rights a little too far during a joy ride that was
anything but joyful.
Rap sheet: There were his Vegas arrests: one in February and another in 2008. Then, there was his prison stint. But don’t fall for the hoax that said he committed this headline-grabbing crime.
Who: An NFL Hall of Famer and fleet-footed reality TV dancer.
When: May 6, 2010
Where: Ramapo, N.J.
Why: Though drugs harmed his career as a linebacker, it was this grave charge involving a minor that tarnished his name. What stigma does he now carry?
Rap sheet: There are reports of multiple arrests for the same drug-related crime, tax trickery and a Florida hit-and-run.
Who: A superficial, yet savvy, socialite who boasts the titles of fashion maven and celebrity DJ.
When: April 27, 2010
Where: Las Vegas
Why: Apparently, you don’t get a reputation as an international party girl without a few arrests like this one under your designer belt.
Rap sheet: Her busts date back to a 2006 DUI. Then came a short jail sentence in 2007 and an international drug bust in 2010.
Who: A ne’er-do-well who got his 15 minutes of fame after his arrest; his jokingly posed mug shot earned him this dubious distinction.
When: April 4, 2010
Where: Boulder, Colo.
Why: Bizarrely claiming he just wanted to “hang out” with two unsuspecting women earned him an arrest, this charge, and eventually, his glamour shot session.
Rap sheet: His previous misdeeds earned him registered sex offender status.
Who: A former child star who was added to a classic family sitcom to raise the cuteness quotient.
When: Feb. 19, 2010
Where:Boulder, Colo.
Why: Claiming that he had a headache, Bonsall resorted to a remedy far stronger than aspirin and got busted for it.
Rap sheet: With friends like Bonsall, who needs enemies? He was charged with assaulting a girlfriend in 2007 and his "best friend" in 2009.
Who: Justin Bieber wasn’t the first mop-topped teen idol to make girls scream; check out Garrett’s feathered glory.
When: Feb. 1, 2010
Where: Los Angeles
Why: Garrett was crafty enough to hide his hard drugs, but not crafty enough to get away with it. Here’s the underground spot where he got popped.
Rap sheet: While still a teen, he was at fault in a serious accident. He also did time in ’06.
Who: A ubiquitous ‘90s comedian who briefly had his own show.
When: Jan. 23, 2010
Where: Huntington, W.Va.
Why: He was in town to perform at a comedy club, but there was nothing funny about his alleged aggressions toward a bar employee and a patron.
Rap sheet: Booze and drugs have reportedly been behind most of his drama, from the time he crossed the line with a teenager in 2008 to his 2011 rowdiness at a pie palace.
Who: A no-holds-barred political shock jock whose 2012 rant against a law student stirred up major controversy.
When: Feb. 28, 2009
Where: Palm Beach, Fla.
Why: There was a drug-related warrant against Limbaugh accusing him of “doctor shopping”.
Rap sheet: For three years, he was under investigation for an alleged addiction
Who: A curiously coiffed former governor who presided over “The Land of Lincoln.”
When: Dec. 9, 2008
Where: Chicago
Why: “Blago” was impeached after being charged with corruption in the run-up to the 2008 presidential election. He was sent to a place where hair products are scarce.
Rap sheet: Other charges included trying to strong-arm a newspaper company and a children’s hospital.
Who: A former senator of the “Gem State” with a history of hypocritical stances.
When: June 11, 2007
Where: Minneapolis
Why: Apparently, public men’s rooms can be used for more than just nature’s call. Craig knew that all too well, which is what led to his arrest.
Rap sheet: This was his name’s biggest stain.
Who: A former Hollywood hot shot who shocked the industry and his fans but seems pretty unapologetic about it all.
When: July 28, 2006
Where: Malibu, Calif.
Why: He went from classy to crass when a DUI arrest prompted him to go on a bigoted tirade.
Rap sheet: In 2011, he was charged for a domestic dispute with his baby mama.
Who: A former House majority leader from the Lone Star State who fell from grace after a political scandal.
When: Oct. 20, 2005
Where: Harris County, Tex.
Why: DeLay got collared for a money-laundering plot and faced some serious consequences.
Rap sheet: He got plenty of unwanted scrutiny on Capitol Hill during his tenure.
Who: A gruff, no-nonsense acting vet with Hollywood hits throughout the 1980s and '90s and a recent HBO series.
When: Sept. 11, 2002
Where: Malibu, Calif.
Why: Nolte took one of the most tragi-comic celeb mug shots to date following a booze-related bust. He later reported that alcohol wasn’t at the root of that arrest; what was his poison back then?
Rap sheet: He served time back in the ‘60s for a counterfeit caper.
When: Nov. 16, 1999
Where: Decatur, Ill.
Why: Always quick to champion a cause, Jackson and followers stormed an Illinois high school and got cuffed in the process.
Rap sheet: His pro-protest ways have also gotten him arrested outside of a Chicago-area retailer, and standing alongside an angry NYC crowd.
Who: A vixen infamously known as the "Long Island Lolita.”
When: September 1997
Where: Albion, NY
Why: On May 19, 1992, this jealous teen tried to silence her lover’s wife and was sentenced to prison Of course, this sensationalistic story had made-for-TV-movie written all over it.
Rap sheet: It seems the reality TV star got her dirtiest deeds out of the way relatively early in life.
Who: An auto body shop owner whose love triangle got lethal.
When: April 15, 1993
Where: Nassau County, NY
Why: As if it weren’t bad enough that his mistress was armed and dangerous, she was also underage.
Rap sheet: Fidelity is not this guy’s strong suit. His mouthful of a name has also been tied to fraud and gun charges.
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