Richie Off the Wagon -- Popped For DUI

TMZ has learned Richie Sambora was arrested for DUI in Laguna Beach, Calif.

Law enforcement sources tell us the Bon Jovi guitarist was pulled over by the Laguna Beach PD just before 11:00 PM last night. Cops say they observed him driving erratically in a black Hummer and pulled him over. He failed numerous field sobriety tests and was detained for DUI.

At the station, a cooperative Sambora opted to take a blood test rather than blow into a breathalyzer. Laguna Beach PD tells TMZ there's no indication of drugs.

Sambora was released around 4:00 AM this morning.

In 2007, Richie had not one, but two stints in rehab.

A spokesperson for Bon Jovi had no comment.

Story developing ...

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music

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46. OMG - I totally thought that was a picture of Mickey Rourke!!!!!!!

What the he!! has happened to Richie? I guess this is what happens when you screw around on your beautiful wife and beautiful daughter. Was it worth it Rich? You lost your family. And apparently, your class as well.

Posted at 2:30PM on Mar 26th 2008 by If you let your head get too big, it will break your neck.

47. To much Botox and Cemical peels. Looks like he saw Precilla Presley's Plastic Surgeon. Where is his eyebrows?

Posted at 2:30PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Tina

48. Okay, serious question here. Was he really driving around looking like that? Most of these celebs busted for DUI have the fugliest photos on the planet. Do they drive around with bed head and no make up all the time? Or do they take the photo after a few hours of arrest?

Posted at 2:36PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Heather Leigh

49. Yuck! How did somebody as cute as Heather Locklear get mixed up with this loser? I feel sorry for their poor daughter - she is adorable. I hope she grows up normal.

Posted at 2:37PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Qknowsbest

50. Bon Jovi have mostly sucky songs and his vocals are whiny and he's always singing at the top of his range. Not a good singer or songwriter. Karma, baby, it's a bitch.

Posted at 2:43PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Hells Kitchen dogwalker

51. Maybe Richie and Heather can reunite in rehab.

Posted at 2:45PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Christy

52. He looks bad without his make up on.

Posted at 2:50PM on Mar 26th 2008 by what ever

53. That's a really bad wig that is slightly askew on his head. This is what a celebrity looks like after the pounds of makeup are sandblasted off their face.

Posted at 2:52PM on Mar 26th 2008 by barbara

54. Richie's too old for this crap. He certainly has the money to call a cab or a limo if he needs to get the gal or himself home.
A Hummer is an eye-catcher to begin with, but a weaving hummer is a red flag for a $60,000.00 a year cop.

Posted at 2:58PM on Mar 26th 2008 by ExFVocals.

55. BECAUSE HE HAS $$$ HE'LL DO RE-HAB AGAIN INSTEAD OF JAIL, WHERE HE SHOULD BE. SAD THAT SOMEBODY
IS GOING TO DIE SOMEDAY BECUASE ONE OF THESE DRUNKEN CELEBS IS GOING TO DRINK AND GET BEHIND
THE WHEEL OF CAR. CALIFORNIA AGAIN... MAYBE ITS TIME AARNOLD MAKES A LAW AGAINST TO KEEP THESE
DRUNKS OFF THE ROAD. LIKE IF YOU'VE GOT X AMOUNT OF DOLLARS IN THE BANK, THEY HAVE TO HAVE A
DRIVER INSTEAD OF A LICENCE.

Posted at 3:08PM on Mar 26th 2008 by jb

56. This puke looks like a bloated Martin Short, only dumber.

Posted at 3:17PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Boris

57. it must be hard to act like an adult when your name is "richie"

Posted at 3:20PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Boris

58. #17...Im hear ya. They better be in Tampa. He's just thinkikng of himself, and it's so wrong. The tour starts in five days...what a complete idiot. You are all right...take a cab or a limo. Unbelievable

Posted at 3:21PM on Mar 26th 2008 by shannon

59. Child abuse charges should be added to DUI, what a dumbass

Posted at 3:23PM on Mar 26th 2008 by TorontoPerezFan

60. i have been a fan since i was 8 years old. i always bragged how you never heard anything negative about this band, especially in the 80's when so much was going on in the rock world. i am very distraught over this, i hope richie gets help soon, i would hate to see this ruin his awesome career. he really needs to follow in jon's footsteps. i know there is an problem with alcohol but his judgement was way off, first off there are too many risks out there when driving drunk, especially with other drivers but to have passengers in the car too, come on now. that is so irresponsible.. and juveniles, what are you thinking??? the female adult in the car, what was she thinking letting hm drive let alone riding with him and allowing the juveniles to be in the vehicle.. people, you need to THINK!!!!! i hope richie gets the help he needs and soon, next time he may not be so fortunate not to have hurt himself or someone else.

Posted at 3:32PM on Mar 26th 2008 by bon jovi fan for life.aryals mom

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