Amanda Bynes arrested for DUI (drunk driving)
Amanda Bynes was arrested Friday in West Hollywood on suspicion of driving under the influence and side-swiping a police car – according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The 26-year-old ‘Easy A’ star tried to pass a marked police car in her BMW at the intersection of Robertson and Santa Monica boulevards about 3 a.m. Friday, police said.
The BMW collided with the right-rear quarter panel of the radio car, according to deputies. Each vehicle suffered minor paint damage.
No injuries were reported.
The former Nikelodeon star was booked at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station and held on 5,000 dollars bail.
Amanda Bynes.
Don’t drink and drive kids!
Former Nickelodeon star, Amanda Bynes, was arrested for driving under the influence early this morning in West Hollywood, after she wrecked her car into a marked police car.
Probably drinking and partying to celebrate her 26th birthday, which was earlier this week (happy belated Amanda), she was released later this morning on 5,000 dollars bail. When leaving the jail this A.M., Amanda had no comment when paps asked her if she learned her lesson.
We hope she did learn her lesson and are just happy that no one got hurt.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested early Friday morning in the Los Angeles-area community of West Hollywood on suspicion of drunk driving after her car struck a sheriff’s vehicle, a police spokesman said.
Bynes (26) was taken into custody around 3 a.m. after her black BMW apparently struck a Los Angeles County sheriff’s patrol car that was stopped at an intersection, according to Lt. William Nash of the West Hollywood police station.
“There was minor paint transfer damage to both vehicles. An investigation was conducted at the scene, and … Bynes was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol” – Nash said.
No one was injured.
A representative for the actress was not immediately available for comment.
Bynes began her acting career as a child on the Nickelodeon TV’s variety show ‘All That,’ where her success led to another series named for her – ‘The Amanda Show.’
After starring in the TV show ‘What I Like About You’ and winning a Kids’ Choice Award at age 15, Bynes segued into film with titles such as ‘What a Girl Wants,’ ‘She’s the Man,’ and ‘Easy A.’ She has worked with the likes of Emma Stone, Colin Firth and Harry Connick, Jr.
Bynes also made a foray into singing, contributing two songs to the soundtrack of the 2007 movie ‘Hairspray,’ in which she also starred.
In 2010, Bynes announced her decision to retire from acting at age 24, tweeting that she no longer loved acting.