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Richie Sambora arrested
28/03/2008 13:27 - (SA)
Los Angeles - Richie Sambora was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) on Tuesday.
The Bon Jovi guitarist - who was travelling with his 10-year-old daughter Ava and another unidentified girl - was stopped by police at 22:52 after they noticed his Hummer vehicle weaving along the road in California's Laguna Beach.
Sergeant Jason Kravetz of the Laguna Beach Police said they gave the 48-year-old musician a blood alcohol test at the scene, adding: "He smelled of alcohol. He was quiet and cooperative and he didn't cause any problems."
Sambora - who was released from custody at around 04:00 on Wednesday - will appear in court for his arraignment on May 7.
A representative for Sambora is yet to comment on the incident.
Ava is Sambora's daughter with ex-wife Heather Locklear, whose divorce was finalised in April 2007 after nine years of marriage.
Due to Ava and the other girl's age, Sambora - who split from girlfriend Denise Richards last year - could be charged with child endangerment.
Sambora has had problems with alcohol before, and entered rehab last June.
Following his treatment, he said: "I was just drinking too much and I needed to get my life together. I'm still in therapy and stuff like that, but it's good. I'm great. I feel fine." - Bang Showbiz.com
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