'Pregnant Man' Busted for Stalking [Update]
The famous "pregnant man" Thomas Beatie was arrested Thursday for felony stalking -- according to cops, he's engaged in some major spy games to track an ex over the last couple years.
Beatie was taken into custody by Phoenix police officers around 11:30 AM. He's currently being held in Maricopa County Jail without bail on one charge of stalking an ex -- at this point, it's unclear if it's an ex-girlfriend or his estranged wife.
Cops say the alleged victim found a GPS device hidden in her car ... and told Phoenix PD she suspected Beatie put it there. When detectives contacted him, they say Beatie admitted putting the device there 2 years ago ... and even said he'd replaced the battery in the unit several times.
Earlier this year, Thomas accused his estranged wife, Nancy, of verbally assaulting him and his new girlfriend ... and a judge issued a restraining order.
We called Nancy ... and she would not confirm or deny she's the woman Beatie allegedly tagged with the GPS.
Story developing...
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'Bachelor' Creator Criminally Charged With Disturbing 'Baywatch' Star's Peace
"The Bachelor" creator Mike Fleiss has been criminally charged for harassing "Baywatch" star David Charvet and his famous wife Brooke Burke ... an arrest warrant was issued, and it has to do with fake barking dogs.
The L.A. County D.A. has charged Fleiss with the crime of disturbing the peace by loud noise. As we previously reported ... Charvet and Burke complained Fleiss initiated a campaign of terror and harassment against them, making physical threats and blaring barking dog sounds at all hours from huge speakers pointing at their property.
We're told Fleiss -- who also produced "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" -- was uncooperative with police during the investigation.
Charvet and Burke tried unsuccessfully last month to get a restraining order but, presumably, the arrest should do the trick.
We reached out to Mike ... so far no word back.
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'OITNB' Star Taryn Manning ARRESTED for Criminal Threats
9:47 AM PT Manning's lawyer says, "The District Attorney declined to prosecute Ms. Manning and the arrest was voided. The allegation was false. It is unfortunate that additional false allegations by an individual convicted of violating orders of protection intended to protect Ms. Manning are facilitated by purported news organizations to perpetuate the harassment of Ms. Manning exponentially."
NYPD, however, tells TMZ the arrest was not voided.
8:22 AM PT We're told the DA has already declined to prosecute Manning.
"Orange is the New Black" star Taryn Manning has been arrested for making criminal threats against a former close friend ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
Taryn had been ordered to stay away from Jeanine Heller, a former pal after the two ended up in court and a judge issued a mutual domestic restraining order.
We're told the judge determined Tuesday Taryn violated the restraining order by threatening to kill Jeanine via text and social media. According to court docs, Taryn's threatening messages included: "I will kill you, bitch" ... "Go f**k yourself and die" ... "What's taking so long? Shouldn't you be dead by now?"
Taryn was not in court, so the judge cited her for contempt and police then arrested her.
It's really bitter ... Jeanine has also been arrested in the past for violating the order by stalking Taryn -- sending her hundreds of texts and emails.
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Kid Ink My Vegas Arrest Was a Bargain
Getting arrested in a Las Vegas nightclub probably SAVED rapper Kid Ink big money -- 'cause he just paid a measly $120 to make the whole mess go away.
As we first told you -- Ink was arrested for disturbing the peace at 1OAK nightclub back in August when he and a female friend tangled with security guards. But the rapper struck a deal with prosecutors to pay the dirt cheap fee ... and in return they dropped the case.
Think about it -- $120 is less than 5 minimum bets at a $25 blackjack table ... less than buying a round of drinks for you and 5 friends ... and several hundred bucks less than bottle service in a club.
Now you know how to win money on the Strip.
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Mama June Prosecuted for Not Paying Child Support For Molested Daughter
Mama June stiffed the woman who took care of June's daughter after she was molested by June's boyfriend ... this according to Georgia prosecutors who filed a criminal case against her.
June's mother, Sandra Hale, became the guardian of Anna/aka Chickadee in 2003, a year after Mark McDaniel forced the girl (who was 8 at the time) to perform oral sex on him.
When the guardianship was created, June was required to pay her mom $100 a month in child support. But fast forward to 2009, when the Henry County D.A. filed criminal contempt charges against June, claiming she was way behind on her payments -- $4,144.62 behind.
According to legal docs -- obtained by TMZ -- June was behind "due to willful and continuous refusal to comply."
The D.A. threatened her with jail if she didn't pay. The mug shot was taken in the contempt case.
The D.A. dismissed the contempt charge 3 months after it was filed ... presumably because June belatedly paid.
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Buddy Valastro You Can't Arrest Me I'm the Cake Boss
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Cake Boss ARRESTED For Drunk Driving
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Buddy Valastro -- the star of "Cake Boss" -- was arrested early Thursday AM for driving while intoxicated ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement tells TMZ ... cops noticed the TLC star's 2014 yellow Corvette weaving on 10th Ave in Manhattan. They cops lit 'em up, pulled Buddy over and smelled a strong odor of alcohol.
We're told Buddy flunked multiple field sobriety tests. He was cuffed, taken to the cop shop and booked.
Buddy will go before a judge who will set bail -- probably this morning.
David Ruffin Jr. Son of a Temptation ... Busted for Domestic Violence
The son of late Motown legend David Ruffin was arrested early Tuesday morning and booked for felony domestic violence.
David Ruffin Jr. was busted by LAPD shortly after midnight. Law enforcement sources tell us officers responded to a home in the San Fernando Valley ... and found a woman with visible injuries, and Ruffin Jr. was taken into custody.
It's unclear what kind of injuries the woman allegedly suffered. Ruffin Jr. is being held on $50,000 bail.
The 48-year-old is a singer and stage actor in Los Angeles. Of course, his father was the Temptations' lead singer from 1964 to 1968.
Law enforcement sources say the the woman is Ruffin Jr.'s girlfriend ... and we're told she was also arrested and booked for felony domestic violence.
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Tyga Handcuffed by Cops in South Central
Tyga was cuffed by a swarm of cops in South Central L.A. during a music video shoot.
The rapper was shooting a video in a Rolls-Royce. He was driving and there were other guys in the car.
The LAPD pulled him over and you see in the video Tyga up against a fence, surrounded by numerous officers and 6 cop cars.
One eyewitness says the traffic stop was for reckless driving ... we've confirmed this with LAPD.
It's unclear why Tyga was put in cuffs, but we're told he was eventually released but his bodyguard was arrested ... we're told for possession of a gun that was not registered in California.
'The Voice' Singer Busted for DUI Schlitz Happens
"The Voice" contestant Delvin Choice is influenced by R&B legend Usher, and cops say he's also influenced by drugs or alcohol ... because Choice got busted for DUI.
Choice -- who made it to the top eight on "The Voice" last season -- was arrested shortly before 2 A.M. Sunday in South Carolina ... after a state trooper pulled him over.
Law enforcement tells TMZ ... it's Choice's first offense. He was taken to jail ... and freed after paying $1229.50 bail.
Choice's father -- who's a Baptist pastor -- told the media, "We all make mistakes in life. We learn from our mistakes."
It's all about choices.
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Cranberries Singer Arrested in Ireland Allegedly Headbutted a Cop!
Cranberries singer Delores O'Riordan was arrested following a flight from New York to Ireland after she allegedly assaulted an airline staffer ... and then she headbutted the cop who tried to arrest her!
The 43-year-old singer was removed from the plane after it landed at Shannon Airport. She was taken to a local hospital but is still in police custody.
Police say the female crew member that O'Riordan allegedly attacked was taken to the hospital with a leg or foot injury. The officer O'Riordan allegedly headbutted was not seriously hurt.
The Cranberries became popular in the mid-1990s and are perhaps best known for their song "Zombie."
Why does this feel alcohol-related?
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George Foreman's Son Off the Hook in Domestic Violence Case
Prosecutors have thrown in the towel in the domestic violence case against George Foreman's son ... TMZ Sports has learned.
We broke the story ... 23-year-old George Foreman the 5th was arrested back in February for allegedly choking his wife during a heated argument at their home in Texas.
But we're told ... in the end, prosecutors just didn't have enough evidence to move forward with a case against him.
"We didn’t think we could prove [that Foreman strangled his wife]," Harris County D.A. spokesperson Lisa Porter tells TMZ Sports.
The D.A. eventually filed docs to drop the case against Foreman and a judge has signed off -- meaning Foreman is officially off the hook.
Case closed.
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Yung Berg Fired from 'Love and Hip Hop' Over Beating Arrest
Yung Berg has been 86'ed from "Love and Hip Hop Hollywood" ... after he allegedly left his girlfriend cut and bruised from a violent hotel room fight.
VH1 made the quick decision based on the severity of the allegations.
As we previously reported ... Berg and his girlfriend Masika Tucker got into it after he filmed the L.A.H.H.H. reunion special. We're told the fight was over Berg's credit card being declined during a night out on the town.
His girlfriend told cops the rapper hit her and dragged her around by the hair and grabbed her by the neck -- and on Wednesday he was arrested for obstruction of breathing.
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Andy Dick Arrested For Grand Theft Necklace
Andy Dick is in custody for allegedly running off with a guy's $1,000 necklace.
The troubled actor was riding his bike on Hollywood Blvd. last week when he spotted a guy with the chain. Andy rode up and asked if he could see it. The guy recognized Dick and said, "Sure." Andy then allegedly pulled a Dick move and rode off with the jewelry.
The owner reported it, but Andy was nowhere to be found.
Andy's luck ran out Friday night, when cops spotted him near his Hollywood apartment, riding his bike. They arrested him for grand theft and he's currently sitting in jail, waiting for someone to post $25K bail.
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Ex-NFL Player James Hardy Committed to Mental Facility ... After Cop Attack Arrest
Ex-NFL player James Hardy III -- a 2nd round draft pick in 2008 -- has been committed to a state mental institution ... 6 months after he was arrested for attacking 3 cops ... TMZ Sports has learned.
We broke the story ... Hardy was taken into custody on May 4th at an L.A. apartment complex after an alleged violent meltdown. We're told it took several officers to subdue the 6'6", 225-pound athlete.
Now, we're told a judge has ruled that Hardy is not mentally competent to stand trial in the case -- and has ordered the 28-year-old to be committed to a state hospital.
According to court documents, the hospital has the authority to administer "involuntary antipsychotic medication" to Hardy as needed.
Hardy still faces a felony resisting arrest charge for the incident. According to court documents, he'll face trial for that charge when doctors say he's ready.
Yung Berg GF Left Cut & Bruised All Over After Alleged Beating
"Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" star Yung Berg allegedly did a real number on his girlfriend -- leaving her with nasty injuries over much of her body when they had a hotel room brawl in NYC.
Masika Tucker told police ... "He hit me and dragged me by my hair. He pinned me to the wall and grabbed me by my throat" -- this according to the criminal complaint obtained by TMZ.
In the docs, Tucker says she suffered a laceration to her right forearm, a laceration above her left eyebrow, bruising to the left side of her neck, and a laceration to her chest.
In all, Berg was hit with four charges -- three assaults and one harassment -- but managed to avoid the "obstruction of breathing" misdemeanor ... which he was initially booked for when he got arrested.
As TMZ first reported, the fight was triggered after Yung Berg's credit card was declined during a night on the town.