Paris Hilton arrested on cocaine charge in Vegas - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 08-28-2010, 02:19 PM

http://www.fox8.com/entertainment/sn...,3410665.story

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paris Hilton was arrested late Friday after a police motorcycle officer smelled marijuana smoke wafting from a black Cadillac Escalade driven by her boyfriend on the Las Vegas Strip, then found cocaine in her purse, authorities said.

A crowd quickly gathered when Hilton and Las Vegas nightclub mogul Cy Waits were stopped about 11:30 p.m. Friday in the vehicle near the Wynn Las Vegas resort, police said.

The 29-year-old celebrity socialite was taken into the hotel "to keep her safe" during the initial investigation, police Lt. Wayne Holman said.

Police Officer Marcus Martin said the motorcycle officer pulled the Escalade over on Las Vegas Boulevard after noticing smoke that smelled like marijuana. Police later found a substance in Hilton's purse that tests showed to be cocaine, Martin said. He didn't say how much of the drug was found.

Hilton was arrested on suspicion of felony cocaine possession.

Waits, 34, was arrested on misdemeanor suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Both were booked into the Clark County jail, where Martin said Hilton was released without bail about 2:45 a.m. Saturday.

Less than an hour later, Hilton's Twitter account was updated with a posting that said the actress was in bed watching the television show "Family Guy," and then that she was going to sleep. It was unclear if the tweets came from her, were posted by time-release or were sent by someone else.

If convicted of the low-grade felony, Hilton would get probation. Any violation of probation would be punishable by one to four years in Nevada state prison.

Clark County District Attorney David Roger declined comment Saturday about the case.

Hilton's attorney, David Chesnoff, told The Associated Press on Saturday morning that he was still gathering facts about the arrest.

"I caution people not to rush to judgment," he said.

Waits' lawyer, Richard Schonfeld, said Waits posted $2,000 bail and was expected to be released Saturday.

Court appearance dates for Hilton and Waits were not immediately available.

Schonfeld said he was "troubled by the circumstances" leading to the arrest, but declined to specify his concerns.

"As the case proceeds, a lot of facts are going to come to light that will ultimately lead to exoneration," Schonfeld said.

Hilton's manager did not immediately respond early Saturday to telephone calls for comment. Hilton's publicist, Dawn Miller, did not immediately return an e-mail message.

A spokeswoman for Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.

Waits and his twin brother, Jesse, are managing partners of the Tryst Nightclub inside Wynn Las Vegas, Drai's after hours club at Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, and XS The Nightclub at Wynn's Encore resort. A spokeswoman for Harrah's resorts declined immediate comment.

Earlier this week, Hilton was in the news when a 31-year-old man allegedly tried to break into her Los Angeles home.

Authorities have said that someone carrying two big knives banged on Hilton's window Tuesday. She posted a photo of the arrest on Twitter and described it as "scary." Nathan Lee Parada faces a felony burglary charge.

Hilton was arrested this summer after the Brazil-Netherlands World Cup match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on suspicion of possession of marijuana. The case was then dropped at a midnight court hearing.

Hilton pleaded no contest in 2007 to alcohol-related reckless driving and was sentenced to 45 days in jail. After spending about 23 days in jail, Hilton told CNN host Larry King that the experience caused her to re-evaluate the role partying played in her life. She said she wanted "to help raise money for kids and for breast cancer and multiple sclerosis."

While most famous for her tabloid exploits and reality TV series "The Simple Life," Hilton has appeared in the films "Bottoms Up," ''The Hottie & the Nottie" and "House of Wax."

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AP staff writers Jeff Wilson in Las Vegas, Robert Seavey in Phoenix and AP entertainment writer Anthony McCartney in Los Angeles contributed to this report.

sunshinefizzy · 08-28-2010, 03:16 PM

Not suprised at all.

catlover79 · 08-28-2010, 03:32 PM

Me neither!! Guess she never learned from the time she spent in jail a couple of years back - big shock.

Marvo301 · 08-28-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Me neither!! Guess she never learned from the time she spent in jail a couple of years back - big shock.

Yeah and what happened to all that fund raising she was going to do for charity?

It's obvious that was nothing more than a lie made up for P.R. purposes. She hasn't changed at all nor has she grown up any.

treky · 08-28-2010, 09:17 PM

Janice · 08-29-2010, 01:40 AM

All that money. What a shame and waste. She'll probably do time for this.

catlover79 · 08-29-2010, 02:25 AM

^ If so, I hope she learns her lesson this time. They can start by giving her a prison sentence that lasts more than 3 hours.

Marvo301 · 08-29-2010, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

^ If so, I hope she learns her lesson this time. They can start by giving her a prison sentence that lasts more than 3 hours.

And maybe this time they can let her serve her WHOLE sentence! Wait a minute. Pigs don't fly and hell hasn't frozen over so I guess not.

catlover79 · 08-29-2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

And maybe this time they can let her serve her WHOLE sentence! Wait a minute. Pigs don't fly and hell hasn't frozen over so I guess not.

With her family's money?? Wishful thinking on our parts.

Marvo301 · 08-29-2010, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

With her family's money?? Wishful thinking on our parts.

Maddening but true!

treky · 08-29-2010, 04:40 AM

I also hope she learns from this; but I doubt it.

She's just another celebrity who thinks that she's "above" the law.

Paris; do me a favor: climb into a vat of your familys money and just dissapear!!

steevo · 08-29-2010, 12:51 PM

Paris, Lindsey- it seems none of them ever will learn.

spunkygirl · 08-29-2010, 05:30 PM

LOL this must mean she hallucinated that stalker with the "big knives" at her house a few nights ago

catlover79 · 08-29-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by steevo

Paris, Lindsey- it seems none of them ever will learn.

Yup!!

Torgo · 08-30-2010, 09:40 AM

Here's a picture Paris took of her boyfriend while they were at the beach.

08-28-2010, 02:19 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Paris Hilton arrested on cocaine charge in Vegas http://www.fox8.com/entertainment/sn...,3410665.story LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paris Hilton was arrested late Friday after a police motorcycle officer smelled marijuana smoke wafting from a black Cadillac Escalade driven by her boyfriend on the Las Vegas Strip, then found cocaine in her purse, authorities said. A crowd quickly gathered when Hilton and Las Vegas nightclub mogul Cy Waits were stopped about 11:30 p.m. Friday in the vehicle near the Wynn Las Vegas resort, police said. The 29-year-old celebrity socialite was taken into the hotel "to keep her safe" during the initial investigation, police Lt. Wayne Holman said. Police Officer Marcus Martin said the motorcycle officer pulled the Escalade over on Las Vegas Boulevard after noticing smoke that smelled like marijuana. Police later found a substance in Hilton's purse that tests showed to be cocaine, Martin said. He didn't say how much of the drug was found. Hilton was arrested on suspicion of felony cocaine possession. Waits, 34, was arrested on misdemeanor suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Both were booked into the Clark County jail, where Martin said Hilton was released without bail about 2:45 a.m. Saturday. Less than an hour later, Hilton's Twitter account was updated with a posting that said the actress was in bed watching the television show "Family Guy," and then that she was going to sleep. It was unclear if the tweets came from her, were posted by time-release or were sent by someone else. If convicted of the low-grade felony, Hilton would get probation. Any violation of probation would be punishable by one to four years in Nevada state prison. Clark County District Attorney David Roger declined comment Saturday about the case. Hilton's attorney, David Chesnoff, told The Associated Press on Saturday morning that he was still gathering facts about the arrest. "I caution people not to rush to judgment," he said. Waits' lawyer, Richard Schonfeld, said Waits posted $2,000 bail and was expected to be released Saturday. Court appearance dates for Hilton and Waits were not immediately available. Schonfeld said he was "troubled by the circumstances" leading to the arrest, but declined to specify his concerns. "As the case proceeds, a lot of facts are going to come to light that will ultimately lead to exoneration," Schonfeld said. Hilton's manager did not immediately respond early Saturday to telephone calls for comment. Hilton's publicist, Dawn Miller, did not immediately return an e-mail message. A spokeswoman for Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment. Waits and his twin brother, Jesse, are managing partners of the Tryst Nightclub inside Wynn Las Vegas, Drai's after hours club at Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, and XS The Nightclub at Wynn's Encore resort. A spokeswoman for Harrah's resorts declined immediate comment. Earlier this week, Hilton was in the news when a 31-year-old man allegedly tried to break into her Los Angeles home. Authorities have said that someone carrying two big knives banged on Hilton's window Tuesday. She posted a photo of the arrest on Twitter and described it as "scary." Nathan Lee Parada faces a felony burglary charge. Hilton was arrested this summer after the Brazil-Netherlands World Cup match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on suspicion of possession of marijuana. The case was then dropped at a midnight court hearing. Hilton pleaded no contest in 2007 to alcohol-related reckless driving and was sentenced to 45 days in jail. After spending about 23 days in jail, Hilton told CNN host Larry King that the experience caused her to re-evaluate the role partying played in her life. She said she wanted "to help raise money for kids and for breast cancer and multiple sclerosis." While most famous for her tabloid exploits and reality TV series "The Simple Life," Hilton has appeared in the films "Bottoms Up," ''The Hottie & the Nottie" and "House of Wax." ___ AP staff writers Jeff Wilson in Las Vegas, Robert Seavey in Phoenix and AP entertainment writer Anthony McCartney in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
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08-29-2010, 12:51 PM	#12
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08-30-2010, 09:40 AM	#15
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08-28-2010, 03:16 PM	#2
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	Not suprised at all.

08-28-2010, 03:32 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Me neither!! Guess she never learned from the time she spent in jail a couple of years back - big shock.

08-29-2010, 01:40 AM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	All that money. What a shame and waste. She'll probably do time for this.

08-29-2010, 02:25 AM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ If so, I hope she learns her lesson this time. They can start by giving her a prison sentence that lasts more than 3 hours.

08-29-2010, 04:40 AM	#11
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I also hope she learns from this; but I doubt it. She's just another celebrity who thinks that she's "above" the law. Paris; do me a favor: climb into a vat of your familys money and just dissapear!!

08-29-2010, 05:30 PM	#13
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	LOL this must mean she hallucinated that stalker with the "big knives" at her house a few nights ago