'CSI' Star Gary Dourdan Arrested on Suspicion of DUI and Drug Possession

By Christo Varghese Posted Jun 14th 2011 03:15AM

Former 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' star Gary Dourdan has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and drug possession.

E! Online is reporting that Dourdan was arrested at 3:50 AM Monday after allegedly plowing into multiple parked cars while behind the wheel.

The 44-year-old actor was said to be walking away from the crime scene when police officers came by after a person reported the car crash.

TMZ is reporting that during the investigation, the police found "a few pills" of ecstasy and arrested Dourdan on a drug possession charge.

Dourdan was taken to a nearby station where he was booked and later released after he posted the $10,000 bail. The actor is due back in court on July 7.

This is not the first time the actor has been arrested for drug possession.

In 2008, police found Dourdan asleep behind the wheel of his car and upon investigation arrested him for possession of heroin, cocaine and ecstasy.

Dourdan avoided going to jail by pleading guilty to cocaine and ecstasy possession and entering a drug-diversion program.

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Tuesday 14 June

By JustSaying

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Not again. This guy had so much potential.

By What?!

Yeah, that is the way it is.

By Peg

I agree! So gorgeous and such a good actor, he OWNED his CSI series. Why is he doing this to himself?

By jaywest71

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He NEVER owned the series, he was a secondary player. William Pederson and Marg Helgenberger "owned" the series with their strong character representation and personal dynamic, next came Jorja Fox. She left and they brought her back! Pederson left and was very unsuccessfully replaced by Lawrence Fishbourne. This guy can't hold a candle to the other players, including George Eads, who along with Marg has held the show together.

By Moudsie

They keep doing this, because (1) they are stupid, and (2) because they can -- no one does anything but slap them on the wrist -- i.e., Lindsay Lohan!

By Jack

Well Peg, I don't agree that he "owned" his CSI series. He was simply a good actor. No great, not amazing, but simply a good actor playing a good role. Nevertheless, he had a great future ahead of him and his weaknesses as a human being are letting it slip away. It may already be too late for him. Very sad.

By alki

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HE WAS MY FAVORITE IN CSI AND I MISS HIM, !!!!BRING HIM BACK!!!!!!!!! ...YOU CAN SET A PLOT AND BRING HIM BACK

By patr728

to Just Saying............Sorry to say, it's the drugs that have control of Gary. He's had drug issues for quite some time. Our son has had issues with drugs in the past.........very difficult to break away from this addiction! It's just a shame that a young man with so much potential has this addiction.

By Jim Jones

Yea, he had the potential to be a foooook up like all the other hood rats!

Wednesday 15 June

By Blackmagic_woman

Potential?! This man has been in the industry since the early 80's.

Potential? That has been lost. Gary will always be a B or C list actor, due mainly to his choices and the fact that he spends too much time in my opinion doing drugs, drinking and chasing the sexual escapades. What will be interesting to see is if he beats that jail cell this time?

By victory

It's nearly impossible to get an acting gig on a prime time show. Why take a chance on losing the opportunity of a lifetime carrying dope? Stupid mistake, Gary!

By Michael

He's been off the series for years....his character was murdered.

By Artragious

D O N E Toast, it's over. He has a very deep personal problem that has to be dealt with. Acting = Over

By wizard

Just because they are young, handsome and believe they are the TOP of the world

By Bob MORALS

SUSPION OF A "DUI"? NO TEST?? TO SHOW? DHAAAA

By psinned

Are you stoned or 7 years old?

By robin

IT'S CALLED " CALL A FRICKIN CAB' WHAT AN IDIOT!!!!!!!! YOU COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE DUMB A**

By mardeanne

This was certainly not good news and I hope Gary will lose his desire for the drugs. He could go into rehab, he could be offered counseling, lots of times the best that can happen is to have someone to talk to. Down deep inside of him there is an empty space that needs some attention. Let's remember him in our prayers.

By Janet

Wasn't this the reason he was killed off of CSI because of his drug use?

By Sue

Yup, you are correct!

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