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Former 'Home Improvement' star detained after allegedly resisting police during traffic stop
Jonathan Taylor Thomas was taken into custody in Westlake Village after police say he exited his vehicle and refused to stay inside during a traffic stop.
The actor, 45, was a passenger when law enforcement pulled over his car in Westlake Village, California. According to reports, he got out of the vehicle and did not comply with officers' orders to remain inside. Police described his behavior as uncooperative and alleged he was intoxicated in public. He was booked at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s jail and released shortly thereafter.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights legal issues surrounding celebrity conduct and public intoxication.
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