Celebrity Justice
'Burn Notice' Star -- I Was Only Borderline Drunk!

"Burn Notice" star Jeffrey Donovan is going to have a rough time in court -- it's not exactly an airtight defense in a DUI case to argue, "I really think I'm only borderline and not too drunk."

We obtained the police report from the Miami Beach PD. The arresting officer wrote he first noticed Donovan after hearing "a loud tire screech behind me." The cop said he saw Donovan's car swerve left to avoid hitting the police car.

When Donovan finally stopped, he didn't serve himself well when he said, "Sorry, I didn't see the red light or your stopped car."

The officer says he smelled a strong odor of alcohol, asked Donovan if he had anything to drink and got this answer: "I had three drinks at the Fontainebleau."

Donovan flunked a field sobriety test and was taken into custody. That's when he said, "The only mistake I made tonight was drinking Benadryl with 3 glasses of wine."

We're thinking that's not necessarily his only mistake.

UPDATE 5:49 PM ET Donovan was just charged with one count of DUI. If convicted he could get 6 months in the slammer, but given that he's a first offender it's unlikely that he'll do any time.



Tags: arrest, burn notice, BurnNotice, busted, driving, drunk, dui, fontainebleau, Jeffrey donovan, JeffreyDonovan, miami beach, MiamiBeach

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31. He's hot!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 7:32PM on Jul 20th 2009 by BAKLEETA AKETCH

32. I think he's sexy and rugged.Love those baby blues,but take a cab next time you drink.

Posted at 7:04PM on Jul 20th 2009 by kerrybabyxx

33. I LOVE this guy and I love his show. Sucks for him.

Posted at 7:54PM on Jul 20th 2009 by Katiie

34. Really Jeff? You are still partying it up like its back in Amesbury...All that I can say is that You were a D.bag back in high school and you still are... Do they give you platform shoes for the show? As i recall you were a lot shorter than you are now.

Posted at 7:13PM on Jul 20th 2009 by fungoobaloo

35. Its disappointing that he would do somthing so stupid. But everyone pays for thier mistakes even if they are celebirties. I still love Burn Notice and will keep watching!!

Posted at 3:45PM on Jul 22nd 2009 by holly

36. Why is it that celebs for some reason do not know how to call for a taxi...a $10 to 20 cab ride vs the DUI and EVERYONE hearing about it...

Posted at 8:06PM on Jul 20th 2009 by Michelle

37. WHO GIVES A RATS ASS!!!!!

Posted at 8:14PM on Jul 20th 2009 by MindTerrorist

38. This is the same guy in at least 2 interviews I've read of his, that he always talks about how he eats only "good things" and never indulges. (the interviewer is always asking about his great bod). He states the only thing he allows himself is a beer and ONE only and only once in a while to reward himself for his good behavior. Stars...they are all so full of it.

Posted at 8:30PM on Jul 20th 2009 by Annalee

39. hmmmmm, isn't that the same as being "a little bit sober???"

Posted at 9:20PM on Jul 20th 2009 by Serenity

40. ugh, i hate that he's in trouble...love the show Burn Notice and love this guy as an actor...disappointing...guess everybody makes mistakes

Posted at 9:20PM on Jul 20th 2009 by bubbagirl

41. Do any of these hollywood people ver do time for this? And do they ever even arrest politicians for it? Shoot Ted Kennedy even killed someone drunk driving & got away with it, and still keppes getting re-elected.

Posted at 8:33AM on Jul 21st 2009 by Shadowwolf

42. Looks cute loaded. Sober or not, I'd still do him.

Posted at 9:49PM on Jul 20th 2009 by Jay

43. What a douche! You should never drive drunk and I have lost respect for him as an actor/role model/human being. These people are wealthy enough to have drivers or even to buy a cab home! No excuse!

Posted at 12:47AM on Jul 21st 2009 by sara

44. Our family loves "Burn Notice!" Kinda disappointed in J.D. though. So what if other people have gotten busted for D.U.I.'s! Doesn't make it right or any less dangerous. I've had family members killed by drunk drivers. "Border line drunk?" "The only mistake I made tonight was drinking Benadryl with 3 glasses of wine." If he didn't see flashing red lights and a friggin' police car, what about that mom and child in the crosswalk? Or the kid riding his bike? Or the family taking a walk? Now I have to go explain all of this to my kids who love J.D.'s show...

Posted at 1:09AM on Jul 21st 2009 by Lynn

45. Jeffo!
You need to smoke more pot and take less Benedryl!

Posted at 1:39AM on Jul 21st 2009 by Hotdog On A Stick

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