Arrests

Miami Dolphins safety Jonathon Amaya was arrested in Miami Beach early this morning ... after he allegedly choked out a cab driver.

According to the Miami Beach PD, 24-year-old Amaya -- 6'2", 185 lbs -- had given the cab driver $100 to take him outside the cab driver's usual area ... but during the ride, the NFL player got "aggressive."

The taxi driver told police he tried to kick Amaya out of the cab -- and even offered to return the $100 -- but Amaya refused. Instead, the cab driver claims, Amaya “leaned forward and wrapped his hands around his neck and started choking him."

When cops arrived to the scene, Amaya was still inside the cab. The driver told the responding officers, "This man is trying to kill me."

Cops say the cab driver did not have any visible injuries.

Amaya was eventually "escorted" out of the vehicle and arrested for battery just after 4AM.

FYI -- Amaya didn't record a single tackle in the Dolphins victory over the Seahawks on Sunday ... and only has 4 tackles on the year.

Former Nickelodeon star Matthew Underwood -- who played Logan Reese on "Zoey 101" -- has pled not guilty following his arrest last month ... when cops busted him outside his hookah lounge in Florida.

TMZ broke the story ... Underwood was arrested earlier this month outside his Cloud 9 hookah lounge in Port St. Lucie for violating his probation -- a misdemeanor in Florida. The lounge is co-owned by Underwood.

According to law enforcement, a warrant was issued for Underwood's arrest after his probation officer discovered Underwood had failed a drug test. The probation officer listed other violations as well, like failing to complete a substance abuse program.

Underwood is currently on probation stemming from his prior arrest in April ... when cops say he was in possession of a ton of weed.

"Real World" legend David "Puck" Rainey is officially locked up in a California state prison ... TMZ has learned -- after he was convicted of stalking a woman earlier this year.

The details surrounding the stalking incident are unclear, but according to court docs, 44-year-old Rainey -- who starred in "Real World: San Francisco" in 1994 -- committed the crime on February 22nd.

The docs don't state explicitly that Rainey had violated a restraining order in the process -- but he was sentenced to more than one year in prison for the crime, which suggests he violated a court order.

Rainey pled "no contest" to the stalking charge in April and was sentenced to two years in prison in September. He turned himself in to Wasco State Prison on November 8th.

Rainey was given 401 days credit for time served, so he's got roughly 300 days to go.

"Puddle of Mudd" singer Wes Scantlin just dodged a stint in prison because charges against him for an alleged drunken brawl on a JetBlue flight ... have been dropped!

TMZ broke the story ... Scantlin was arrested in Austin, TX back in September, after he allegedly got into a booze-fueled argument with a flight attendant. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing and Scantlin was charged with public intoxication.

Scantlin was adamant he did nothing wrong -- and earlier this week he was vindicated when a judge dismissed the charges due to "insufficient evidence".

Scantlin struck a plea deal for cocaine possession in July -- and was ordered to obey all laws for 18 months ... or he could face a prison sentence.

6:33 PM PT -- Gabriel has been released from custody.

5:55 PM PT -- Gabriel has been booked for misdemeanor battery. According to his booking sheet, he's listed as 6'2" and 180 pounds. He's still in custody and his bail has been set at $20,000.

5:30 PM PT -- Sources tell TMZ ... when Gabriel and Olivier started going at it, Halle rushed Nahla inside the house so she missed the brutality.

3:35 PM PT -- Gabriel has been released from the hospital and is currently at an L.A. jail where he is being booked. Olivier has also left the hospital and has returned to Halle's home.

Gabriel Aubry was arrested Thanksgiving morning after a melee at Halle Berry's house, which sent both Gabriel and Halle's fiance Olivier Martinez to the hospital ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Gabriel showed up to Halle's house with Nahla for a custodial hand-off. We're told Gabriel was still in the motor court (a rich person's word for a giant driveway) when Olivier walked up to him and said, "We have to move on."

According to witnesses, Gabriel then pushed Olivier and threw a punch at his face, but Olivier blocked it and the punch struck him in the shoulder instead. We're told Gabriel then pushed Olivier to the ground, and Olivier cold-cocked him in the face, and a struggle ensued, ending with Olivier pinning Gabriel to the ground.

In the struggle, Gabriel suffered a broken rib, contusions on his face, and possibly a more serious head injury. Olivier may have broken his hand and suffered neck injuries as well. There are conflicting accounts as to whether Gabriel was rendered unconscious in the fight.

Police were called and Olivier made a citizen's arrest for battery against Gabriel. Gabriel was escorted to the ER and, ironically, Olivier went to the same ER an hour later. The two were just down the hall from each other.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... a judge has issued an emergency protective order, which requires Gabriel to stay 100 yards away from Halle, Olivier, and Nahla.

And finally, there's this ... specifics about the argument between Gabriel and Olivier are sketchy because they were trash talking each other in French.

It's pretty shocking -- considering Gabriel was out with Nahla just last night for a movie date at the Grove.

"America's Next Top Model" judge Rob Evans has turned himself in to police after allegedly beating up another man so badly, the guy ended up in the hospital ... sources close to Evans tell TMZ.

We're told Evans turned himself in at the Beverly Hills PD Wednesday morning on a felony assault charge -- and was released 25 minutes later after posting $60,000 bail.

TMZ broke the story ... a warrant was issued for Evan's arrest following the fight in March in Bev Hills. Details surrounding the fight are unclear.

But sources close to Evans -- a former boxer -- tell TMZ, Evans was completely unaware of the warrant being issued until very recently. As soon as he caught wind of it, we're told he contacted his lawyers who advised him to turn himself in.

As for the fight itself -- sources close to Evans tell us the alleged victim was trash-talking Evans when he reared up as if to attack him, so Evans punched him ... and insists the punch was in self-defense.

Wrestling diva Kaitlyn was arrested earlier today at a WWE event in Michigan ... and it wasn't part of the script ... TMZ has learned.

It all went down at the Van Andel Arena ... sources tell us the 26 year old was taken into custody by the Kent County Sheriff stemming from an old speeding ticket.

We're told shortly after she arrived at the arena police showed up with a warrant ... she was hauled to a nearby police station where she was booked and took a pretty impressive mugshot.

A short time later Kaitlyn -- real name Celeste Bonin -- was released on a $315 bond.

Chamique Holdsclaw is facing serious charges following her assault arrest this week, but she has at least one person in her corner ... reality TV star and marginal NBA player Lamar Odom.

Odom was out at Katsuya following the Clippers blowout victory over the Chicago Bulls last night, when he surprised our photog by saying he actually went to high school with the WNBA legend and offered up support for his old friend.

Holdsclaw is out after posting $100,000 bond. She is facing two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of damaging property and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Bobby Brown just pled "not guilty" after his most recent DUI arrest, TMZ has learned.

Bobby was charged with DUI after the arrest last month, when cops pulled him over for driving erratically, and smelled alcohol in his ride.

He was also charged with two other crimes -- driving on a restricted license and driving a vehicle without a vehicle interlock device (a breathalyzer device that prevents your car from starting if you've had something to drink).

The last 2 charges are the result of his prior DUI conviction in 2012. Bobby was also convicted of DUI in 1996.

If convicted on the new charges, he faces two years in jail.

Bobby was on probation stemming from his previous DUI arrest. The judge revoked his probation as a result of the most recent arrest, but released the singer today on his own recognizance.

Bobby's license was also suspended, and he was ordered to attend AA sessions.

WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw has been released from jail with a shiny new piece of jewelry -- an ankle monitor ... TMZ has learned.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office tells us ... Holdsclaw was released on $100k bond ... and ordered NOT to contact Jennifer Lacy ... after allegedly bashing the crap out of Lacy's car and firing a gun in the process.

According to the cops, Holdsclaw is now facing 2 counts of aggravated assault, 2 counts of damaging property and 1 count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Holdsclaw is scheduled to be back in court on Nov. 30.

As we previously reported, Holdsclaw -- one of the greatest female basketball players of all time -- was arrested in Georgia yesterday after allegedly following her ex-GF's car ... and smashing the holy hell out of it.

WNBA star Jennifer Lacy believes her ex-GF Chamique Holdsclaw bashed in her car -- and fired a gun -- because she was upset Jennifer broke up with her last year ... this according to sources connected to the situation.

We're told ... Jennifer and Chamique dated for roughly 4 years ... and broke up sometime last year. Jennifer is NOT dating anyone else.

Our sources say Jennifer is the one who decided to end the relationship ... and apparently, the split didn't sit well with Holdsclaw.

After the attack, we’re told Chamique desperately tried to contact Jennifer, but Lacy -- still afraid for her life -- did not respond.

As TMZ first reported, Holdsclaw was arrested last night -- after turning herself in to Atlanta police.

We're told Jennifer is upset and embarrassed by the situation -- but as one source puts it, "She really hopes that Chamique gets the help she needs."

WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw has been arrested after allegedly chasing down her ex-girlfriend's car, smashing it with a baseball bat, and firing a gun inside the window -- TMZ has learned.

According to law enforcement, Holdsclaw turned herself in to Atlanta police this afternoon and was arrested and booked for aggravated assault, and criminal damage to property. She's being held on $10,000 bail.

As we reported, an arrest warrant was issued for Holdsclaw after the alleged altercation with her ex Jennifer Lacy -- also a WNBA player -- on November 13th.

Lacy told cops Holdsclaw had followed her after she finished a workout Tuesday afternoon -- and when Holdsclaw finally caught up with Lacy, she attacked Lacy's car with a baseball bat. Lacy told police Holdsclaw then reached inside her car with a loaded gun and fired before fleeing the scene.

Police released photos of Lacy's smashed and shot up Range Rover -- showing shards of glass and a bullet shell on the backseat.

2:02 PM PT -- Katt has been released pending further investigation.

9:58 AM PT -- Multiple sources tell us ... the alleged battery took place at a hotel near the club ... and law enforcement is investigating allegations that Katt hit someone over the head with a bottle.

Comedian Katt Williams was arrested by police in Oakland last night ... in connection with a fight at a club ... TMZ has learned.

Katt was arrested outside Kimball's Carnival in East Oakland around 3 AM. The details surrounding the alleged battery are unclear.

Sources tell us ... Katt was brought to a police station for questioning. He has not yet been released.

Williams is no stranger to the police -- he was detained in L.A. back in October after allegedly pulling a gun on actor Faizon Love. He was released from custody without charges.

Vanessa Macias -- part of the Dating Divorcees team on last season's "Amazing Race" -- was arrested in Texas early Friday morning for driving while intoxicated ... TMZ has learned.

32-year-old Macias -- who came in 4th place on "Race" -- was pulled over by the San Antonio Police Department around 2 AM on October 26. During the stop, officers claim they detected the presence of alcohol.

Macias was arrested and hauled to a nearby station where she was booked for misdemeanor DWI -- and posed for an extremely wide-eyed mug shot.

Macias was released a few hours later after posting $1,000 bond.

A rep for Vanessa tells TMZ ... the former reality star feels extremely remorseful over the arrest.

Disgraced LSU football star Tyrann Mathieu -- aka the Honey Badger -- was arrested earlier today on drug-related charges ... this according to the Baton Rouge Police Dept.

According to the police report, cops were called to an apartment around 3:30 PM after an alleged confrontation. When officers arrived to the scene, Honey Badger answered the door ... and cops say they could smell a strong odor of weed.

Honey Badger was with 3 other guys --Jordan Jefferson, Derrick Bryant and Karnell Hatcher -- all former members of the LSU football team. In fact, Jefferson was the starting QB for LSU last season.

Cops say they searched the apartment ... and found a marijuana grinder, digital scale and 10 bags of high grade marijuana. Cops say 7 of the bags were found inside Bryant's booksack.

All four men were taken into custody and arrested.

Honey Badger and Jefferson were charged with simple possession of marijuana. Hatcher was charged with 2nd Offense Simple Possession of Marijuana and Bryant was charged with Possession With Intent to Distribute Marijuana.

Faizon Love tells TMZ ... Katt Williams PULLED A GUN ON HIM during a heated argument outside a Hollywood nightclub Tuesday night ... shortly before Katt was cuffed by cops and taken to the station.

Love tells us ... he was parking his car near Supperclub, when he saw Katt ... and they got into it over a $50,000 debt Katt allegedly owes him.

Love says, "Once the argument escalated, Katt went to his car to go get his gun to pull it out on me.”

“Fortunately, one of my homeboys who was there took the gun out of Katt's hands."

Faizon continues, "Come to find out the gun he pulled out on me was not even loaded. My homeboy gave it back to him ... then we went in the club.”

Minutes later, Williams was arrested for a possible gun violation ... but Love insists he is NOT the person who called the cops.

“I am just extremely upset that his punk ass would pull a gun out on me and even play with me like that," Love says ... adding, "He better chill his ass out."

Katt was released from custody that night. After being released, Williams told us he did nothing wrong.