Actor Detained For Assault
Former Child Star Jonathan Taylor Thomas Detained Following Alleged Deputy Assault
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Deputies initially approached the vehicle because it was stopped at an intersection with a green light and blocking traffic. They said the driver appeared to be acting oddly and intoxicated, prompting the DUI investigation.
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According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Thomas repeatedly exited the vehicle and approached deputies while they were administering sobriety tests to the driver, distracting them from the investigation.
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Thomas was booked at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Sept. 21 and released at noon on Sept. 22, according to jail records.
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The driver was arrested and booked for driving under the influence of alcohol, while Thomas’ case was to be submitted to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.
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As of Wednesday afternoon, no charges had been filed against Thomas, and officials had not publicly identified the vehicle or disclosed the driver’s status beyond the DUI arrest.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas, the former star of 'Home Improvement,' was detained on September 21 after a vehicle stop in Westlake Village, California, turned confrontational. TMZ reported that the 45-year-old actor allegedly kicked a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy in the stomach while resisting detention for suspected obstruction and public intoxication.
Thomas was booked at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station at approximately 1:50 a.m. on September 21 and released the following day at noon after roughly 34 hours in custody. HuffPost confirmed that his case was submitted to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration, though no charges had been filed as of the following Wednesday.
How the Traffic Stop Escalated
Deputies initially approached the vehicle because it sat at an intersection with a green light while blocking traffic. Today.com reported that officers believed the driver appeared intoxicated and behaved oddly, prompting a DUI investigation. Thomas was a passenger in the vehicle, not the driver.
According to TMZ, Thomas repeatedly exited the vehicle and approached deputies despite instructions to remain inside. Authorities said he distracted officers who were administering sobriety tests to the driver. Tensions escalated when deputies attempted to detain him for obstruction and suspected public intoxication.
The Alleged Kick and Detention
HuffPost reported that Thomas allegedly kicked a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy in the stomach while deputies were trying to detain him. The confrontation resulted in charges for obstruction and public intoxication. Thomas did not immediately respond publicly to the allegations.
The former actor spent approximately 34 hours in custody before his release. Today.com noted that his case was forwarded to prosecutors for review. As of late Wednesday, no formal charges had been filed, and Thomas had not made any public statements about the incident.
The Driver's Separate DUI Arrest
The driver of the vehicle was arrested and booked on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. TMZ reported that authorities had not publicly identified the driver or released details about his current status beyond the DUI arrest. The identity of the vehicle's owner also remained undisclosed.
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