Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI in Westlake Village
Driver arrested on DUI suspicion following traffic stop in Westlake Village.
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas Arrest
Former child actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested in Westlake Village, California on September 21 after allegedly appearing intoxicated and disrupting a traffic stop investigation. He was charged with obstruction and public intoxication, and allegedly kicked a deputy during detention.
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2026-09-25 to 2026-11-02 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Vehicle driver arrested for suspected driving under the influence
The driver of the vehicle involved in the traffic stop was also arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Deputies conducted field sobriety tests on the driver after observing the vehicle stopped at a green light blocking traffic.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas arrested in Westlake Village, California following traffic stop
Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas, 45, was arrested in Westlake Village, California on September 21 after deputies investigated a vehicle stopped at a green light blocking traffic at the intersection of Westlake Boulevard and Townsgate Road. The driver of the vehicle was being investigated for suspected driving under the influence. Thomas was a passenger in the vehicle.
Thomas booked on obstruction and public intoxication charges
Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested, transported, and booked at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station on charges of obstruction and public intoxication. He was detained for approximately 36 hours. The case was submitted to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration, with no charges filed at the time of reporting.
Thomas allegedly kicked deputy in stomach during traffic stop investigation
During the traffic stop, Jonathan Taylor Thomas appeared intoxicated and continually exited the vehicle and approached deputies, disrupting their driving under the influence investigation of the driver. When deputies attempted to detain Thomas for obstruction and public intoxication, he allegedly kicked a deputy in the stomach.
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