Actor faces felony criminal threats charge after alleged incident
Summary
– Star taken into custody early Monday morning near Hollywood
– Police report involves alleged assault of ride-share driver
– Actor released on bond with February court date pending
Kiefer Sutherland finds himself in legal trouble once again following an incident in Southern California. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the actor was taken into custody early Monday morning near Hollywood. Officers responded to a radio call regarding a dispute involving a passenger and a driver.
Authorities allege that the altercation began shortly after Sutherland entered a ride-share vehicle. The situation reportedly escalated to the point where the actor was accused of assaulting the driver. Police subsequently arrested the television star on suspicion of felony criminal threats.
Records indicate that Sutherland was processed and later released on Monday after posting a $50,000 bond. He is currently scheduled to appear at the Los Angeles County Superior Court on February 2 to face the charges. Representatives for the actor have not yet stated the incident.
This arrest adds another chapter to the actor’s history with law enforcement, recalling his 48-day jail sentence in 2007 for a DUI. Sutherland is best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Jack Bauer in the long-running series 24 and his role as the President in Designated Survivor.
