A spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol confirmed to "The Insider" a 911 call was made by a concerned citizen around 4:30 PM Saturday after she observed a woman acting strangely and driving erratically as she left a parking lot in Montecito, California- an upscale town adjacent to Santa Barbara.
Among the details, the CHP rep says Locklear was observed by the citizen as backing over a pair of sunglasses several times while she was attempting to maneuver out of the parking area.
The citizen observed her leaving and became concerned when they say they spotted the actress stop on East Valley Road, exit her vehicle and stumble into the traffic lane.
When an officer arrived, Locklear was stopped in a travel lane. A CHP officer asked for her license, registration and proof of insurance and identified her as Heather Locklear.
According to the police report, Locklear appeared to be disoriented and after an on-scene evaluation, a DUI investigation was initiated and although impairment was exhibited during the tests, alcohol was ruled out as a factor.
Locklear was taken to the police station, where she was tested for alcohol and drugs. She was booked at 7 p.m. Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence of prescription medication and was later released from custody.
Locklear left a treatment facility in Arizona in July after receiving four weeks of treatment for anxiety and depression. . Sources tell "The Insider" she's recently been attending AA meetings in Malibu.
Representatives for Locklear decline to comment but have referred "The Insider" to Locklear's attorney.
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Comments (41)
Be well soon, I know how bad mental depression, anguish, etc is. People please do not bash Heather, you too can find yourself in a critical space. Offer her love, peace and best wishes instead.