Lindsay Lohan suspected of DWI, cocaine possession

Merrick native and actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested early Tuesday on charges of drunken driving, cocaine possession and driving with a suspended license in California. Police said a woman called 911

News 12 Staff

Jul 25, 2007, 12:51 AM

Updated 6,262 days ago

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Merrick native and actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested early Tuesday on charges of drunken driving, cocaine possession and driving with a suspended license in California.
Police said a woman called 911 and reported being chased by Lohan's SUV. The 21-year-old actress had a blood-alcohol level between 0.12 and 0.13 percent, police said. Lohan was unable to walk a straight line, touch her nose or follow a small light with her eyes, Lt. Alex Padilla of the Santa Monica Police Department said.
Police said cocaine was discovered in one of Lohan's pockets during a pre-booking search. She was released on $25,000 bail.
Lohan left a rehabilitation facility about two weeks prior to the arrest. Her attorney, Blair Berk, said her client is receiving medical care after her relapse. "Addiction is a terrible and vicious disease," he said.
After hearing of the latest arrest, many on Long Island expressed fear Lohan's public behavior could be negatively influencing today's youth.
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