Macaulay Culkin arrested on drugs charges

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Macaulay Culkin arrested on drugs charges

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Former child star Macaulay Culkin was arrested on drug charges when his car was stopped by traffic police in Oklahoma, authorities in the USA said.

The 24-year-old actor, best known for his role in the Home Alone movies, was taken into custody on Friday on allegations of possessing a controlled dangerous substance without a valid prescription and possession of marijuana, according to the Oklahoma County Sheriff's office.

Culkin, who lives in New York City, was booked into the Oklahoma County Jail and released after posting 4,000 dollar (£2,250) bond.

Authorities allegedly confiscated about 17 grams (0.60 ounces) of marijuana from a vehicle in which Culkin was a passenger. Officers also found 16 milligrams of prescription medications used to control anxiety and seizures, according to a police report.

Culkin was in a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old New York City man who was stopped for driving 70mph in a 60mph speed zone and for making an improper lane change. After receiving a verbal warning, the driver allowed police to search the vehicle.

Culkin told an officer there was 3,000 dollars (£1,690) in a bag on the floor of the car. The officer opened it and found a clear bag of what appeared to be marijuana, the report said.

A short time later, Culkin allegedly pulled another bag out of his pocket that contained white pills and other medication. Additional marijuana was found rolled in a metal cigarette box, according to the report.

It was not clear whether Culkin had a lawyer. It also was not clear why Culkin was in Oklahoma City.

In Los Angeles, Culkin's publicist, Michelle Bega, declined to comment.

- Daily Mail

Not really surprising. Most child stars tend to go off the rails a bit.

That's not the first time he was arrested on drug charges. One of my friends told me he was arrested some time in 1999 for possessing cocaine in California and again in 2001 for marijuana. When is the media going to stop acting like its the first time he's ever been in trouble.









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'Moral indignation is jealously with a halo.'---- H.G Wells

Actually, yeah, I vaguely remember another arrest some time ago. You might be right on that!

Actor Culkin Pleads Innocent to Okla. Drug Charges

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OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - "Home Alone" star Macaulay Culkin entered not guilty pleas at an Oklahoma City court on Wednesday to charges of illegally possessing marijuana and prescription medicine.

Former child star, Culkin, 24, appeared with his attorney to enter pleas on two misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance. The actor left after his brief appearance, remaining free on $4,000 bond posted at the time of his arrest.

Oklahoma law enforcement officials said it was unlikely Culkin would face prison time if convicted. The charges bring up to one year in prison but Oklahoma prosecutors are seeking drug treatment as part of a plea agreement that will not include prison time.

Culkin, best known for his role of the ingenious child who fends off burglars in the "Home Alone" movies, was arrested on Sept. 17 while driving through Oklahoma City en route to California from New York.

His car was pulled over for speeding and improper lane changing. Police searched the vehicle and found him in possession of 17.3 grams (about half an ounce) of marijuana and prescription drugs, including the anti-anxiety medication Xanax, he apparently obtained without a prescription, they said.

An appearance in the case has been set for Dec. 2.

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