10 Stars You Probably Didn’t Know Got Arrested In Louisiana
One thing is for sure, we all have our moments. The difference is, that most of us don't live our lives under a microscope. These moments do not define who we are, they just prove we're all human. Every now and then we are going to have a bad day. If we did, we would most certainly make headline news when we have a bad day and act out of character. In today's world of technology, a person can't do anything without others pulling out a phone to video the moment.
It's important to recognize none of us are without fault. Every once in a while we are going to make the wrong decisions, and do or say things we wouldn't ordinarily do. Then again, celebrity or not, breaking the law is gonna get you locked up regardless of money and fame.
Some of us might even require law enforcement to step in and help us get our minds right when we get out of hand. Below, are moments when some of America's brightest stars had a "bad day" that led to some Louisiana law enforcement intervention.
Mario Rosales and Gracie Lasyone
On June 15, 2022, movie producer Mario Rosales and his partner Gracie Lasyone were involved in a traffic stop in Alexandria, LA. The Louisiana Illiminator reported that police pulled them over for failing to signal while changing lanes. The stop would end in controversy and a lawsuit, as the police body cam showed the filmmaker did use his signal.
Since 2014 ESPN reports former New Orleans safety, Darren Sharper, has been locked up for three separate three counts of rape. In 2016 a Louisiana State Judge sentenced Sharper to 20 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. He is serving his time in FCI Miami and is scheduled to be released in late 2028.
According to ESPN former Dallas Mavericks star John "Hot Rod" Williams was charged with one misdemeanor count following gunshots fired at a house party. In 2011, Officers were called to the late NBA star's home in Gonzalas, LA where an unknown person attending the party fired roughly eight shots.
No one was injured and no property was damaged, but the former athlete was booked with "letting a disorderly place" and fined for the incident. The former NBA star died of colon cancer in Baton Rouge in 2014. He was 53.
ABC News reports the iconic actor was in the Big Easy filming a movie in 2011, After a night in the French Quarter, Cage and his wife got into an argument in front of a house he thought they were staying at. As the couple's verbal altercation got a little loud an officer was called to the scene.
The actor reportedly tried to leave the scene in a cab but was stopped by the officer and taken into custody instead. Cage was booked and charged with domestic battery and disturbing the peace. He posted an $11,000 bond, was released, and the charges were ultimately dropped.
In 2006, the tour bus of the legendary Willie Nelson was passing through Louisiana, when it was pulled over by the State Police for a "commercial vehicle inspection." As reported by the Times Herald-Record,
“When the door was opened and the trooper began to speak to the driver, he smelled the strong odor of marijuana.”
Troopers entered the tour bus and conducted a search of the tour bus and discovered 1 1/2 pounds of marijuana and 0.2 pounds of narcotic mushrooms on board. The iconic country star and four other passengers were arrested and each charged with misdemeanor citations for possession.
In 2003, Jamie Foxx was filming the movie "Ray." Sometime between shooting, the actor, his sister Diedra Dixon, and a few members of his entourage went to try their luck at Harrah's Casino around 4 am according to Entertainment Weekly. When they arrived at the casino floor enterance, security asked them to show their IDs.
Foxx was extremely offended at the request for obvious reasons, and he and his sister allegedly started cursing at the guard. They were asked to leave, but remained in the casino, at which time bouncers approached the comedian/actor/singer, and in a matter of minutes, all hell broke loose. An all-out brawl broke out and NOLA PD was called for help.
Officers reported to the New Orleans Times-Picayune Jamie was hand-cuffed without incident, but it took officers a little longer to get Deidra under control. As she was being handcuffed she reportedly broke free and the cuffs hit one of the officers in the face leaving a gash in his head. The officers had to pepper spray Jamie's sister to get subdued, after which time they were both taken into custody and brought to the Orleans Parish Prison.
The iconic actor was charged with trespassing, battery on officers, and resisting arrest, bonded out on $1,900, and released that night. Deidra Dixon was charged with trespassing, simple battery on officers, aggravated battery, and resisting arrest. She was released the following morning after posting a $6,000 bond.
As reported by Nola Criminal sometimes we act out of character, and it takes law enforcement to help get us back in line. Skateboarder and "Jackass" celeb Bam Margera learned the hard way while getting his party on during Mardi Gras.
While in the Big Easy in 2012, Margera the "Jackass" star got arrested at a Mardi Gras party at a swanky hotel in the French Quarter. Margera made a splash after doing a cannonball in the hotel pool, fully dressed. According to reports, he didn't score a 10 for his technique. However, he did get a lot of attention from the hotel cop on duty.
The star got a chance to dry off and dry out at a NOLA police station. Lucky for him, management at the hotel declined to press charges. After a few hours, the star was released and agreed to stick to his day job of being a Jackass.
On March 26, 2011, Hip-Hop superstar Rick Ross was enjoying some Mary Jane when Shreveport Police paid him a surprise visit. According to CBS News Shreveport, other guests were complaining there was a strong order of weed coming from his hotel room at Hilton Downtown Shreveport.
Ross whose real name is William Roberts II was arrested without incident CBS News reported. He was charged with marijuana possession in Louisiana. Police spokesman Bill Goodin said the Shreveport PD confiscated 1 gram of marijuana. Ross was booked, issued a misdemeanor summons, and released.
TMZ reports actor Russell Brand ran into trouble with New Orleans PD in 2012 while filming a movie. The comedian/actor had a dispute with an overly aggressive Poperautzi photographer at some point during the altercation Brand grabbed the photographer's phone and threw it through a glass window.
A day later police issued a warrant for his arrest and Brand turned himself in. He was booked, charged with simple criminal damage, and posted $5,000 bail a short time later. The British star avoided jail time but was ordered to pay a $500 fine and complete community service. Brand replaced the broken window'
In 1994 while preparing to perform upi.com reported Snoop was arrested in Lake Charles, LA PD. Word has it, that guests at the Downtowner Hotel, where he was staying complained about smelling a strong order of marijuana Players Casino reported to authorities they smelled the strong aroma of weed.
When police arrived at the hotel Snoop's room underwent a search and officers found a small amount of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. The Dogg Father and three others were booked and charged with a misdemeanor and released. Snoop was in Louisiana to headline a concert at the Lake Charles Civic Center, however, the concert was canceled following his arrest.