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Barbra Streisand's Receptionist Busted

Barbra Streisand's receptionist needs people -- like criminal defense lawyer Blair Berk.

We've learned Tina Fortenberry was arrested for allegedly possessing cocaine and methamphetamines. She was also busted for possession of a dangerous weapon and for driving on a suspended license.

It happened Wednesday on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. Fortenberry was stopped for expired tags. After Sheriff's deputies stopped her they found the contraband inside her car.

The dangerous weapon in her car was a sap -- similar to nunchakus.

At the time of her arrest Fortenberry was carrying some mail for Babs that she was supposed to take to the post office. Someone who works for Barbara had to go to the Sheriff's department to retrieve it.

No word on who is answering Barbra's phones, but we hear Lily Tomlin needs work.



Tags: arrest, Babs, barbra streisand, BarbraStreisand, cocaine, drugs, malibu, methamphetamines, receptionist, Tina Fortenberry, TinaFortenberry

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16. The dangerous weapon was a sap similar to a nunchakus? What the heck are either of those thing?

Posted at 11:10AM on May 9th 2009 by No way!

17. Nothing new here... Stars drugs assistants... umm

Posted at 11:13AM on May 9th 2009 by michelle

18. Looks like an enforcer, not a receptionist for normal business. Babs been around along time, may have learned how really to get things done. Smug look in her eyes, out dated tags, srugs, a sap SAP? Would not want to meet her in a dark alley. Looks like she would do the hitting herself. I guess Babs likes her security on the mean side.

Posted at 11:35AM on May 9th 2009 by Reed

19. A sap is a weighted leather weapon that loops around your hand or wrist that cops used to carry. It is weighted with lead shot. You use it with a slapping motion, but it's nothing like Nunchukas which are two sticks connected with a chain that you swing at people.

Posted at 11:40AM on May 9th 2009 by Treefuzz1

20. Why oh why Babs do you need an enforcer with drugs and a slap sap, hmmm. Smug looking, expired tags...Babs will have her out in a couple days all charges will be gone. I let only close associates, those I trust, bring my mail to the post office. This broad looks like the go to gal, will get you anything you want...escorts, drugs, beat someone around the face for ya.

Posted at 12:03PM on May 9th 2009 by Walt

21. This is to the #9 post named "why not"...I guess it's safe to say that you never get hit on, right? Be honest..You are disgusting. Too bad you don't know that. It's people like you that give humans a bad name.

Posted at 12:25PM on May 9th 2009 by Me

22. Steve Irwin back from the dead!!!!!

Posted at 12:47PM on May 9th 2009 by big jimmy

23. No one carries,..

unless you've just picked them up...

or you're going to drop them off.

Posted at 1:02PM on May 9th 2009 by Inny

24. I don't like Barbara's politics, but I do feel sorry for her, in this instance. I think Barbara didn't know about the drugs.. You never know who you hire, unless you check them out, first...

Posted at 1:06PM on May 9th 2009 by Joanne

25. Babs is supposed to be extremely difficult to be around, much less work for. I'd probably be driven to do drugs, too!
Decades of thinking every other human being is below you: BAD KARMA
No. 8 poster: I totally agree regarding politics and what's happening to California. That's why I moved the hell out of that doomed FailState last year.

Posted at 1:37PM on May 9th 2009 by lowly peon

26. THAT'S NICK NOLTE!!!

Posted at 1:43PM on May 9th 2009 by it hurts when i pee

27. Do you really think the drugs belonged to the receptionist? She takes care of Babs.. Darlings... she takes care of Babs.

Posted at 6:42PM on May 9th 2009 by jdypat

28. If your afraid to make the tabloids yourself. Hire an assistant that can do it for you. She reminds me of Maw Barker. I thought Barbra was good at sizing people up.

Posted at 2:11PM on May 9th 2009 by The Hollywood Upstart

29. you mean HE......looka lika man.....

Posted at 2:15PM on May 9th 2009 by andi

30. My dad died of brain cancer. I'm so sorry for you and your family. May your brother rest in peace.

Posted at 2:38PM on May 9th 2009 by linda cowen

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