Affidavit: Burglary Suspect Ratted on the Rest
A Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch suspect ratted out the other alleged members of the group, this according to a search warrant affidavit just released out of Las Vegas.
According to the document ... after Nick Prugo was arrested, he met with detectives and "provided a full confession and implicated several other suspects: Rachel Lee, Dianna Tomayo [sic], Alexis Neiers, Courtney Ames, Jonathan Ajar and a man only known as Roy."
In the doc, it says Prugo admitted to committing all of the burglaries and that Rachel Lee was with him during the burglaries of Audrina Patridge, Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom, Rachel Bilson and Paris Hilton.
Also, "Prugo stated that Lee was the driving force of the burglar crew and that her motivation was based in her desire to own the designer wardrobes of the Hollywood celebrities that she admired."
On the burglary of Paris' residence: "Prugo stated they entered Hilton's residence approximately three times, prior to the burglary in December 2008. That they removed cash, narcotics and thousands of dollars worth of jewelry to include family heirlooms."
On the burglary of Orlando's residence: "Prugo detailed how the crew removed several expensive wristwatches, artwork, men's and women's clothing from the location."
Burglar Bunch Suspect Turns Himself In
The Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch suspect who was wanted by the LAPD for 10 felonies has just turned himself in to authorities.
Jonathan "Johnny Dangerous" Ajar had been hiding out since cops executed a search warrant on his L.A. residence last month, which turned up a ton of drugs, guns and ammo.
After the search, Ajar was charged with six counts possession for sale of a controlled substance, three counts possession of a firearm by a felon and one count possession of ammunition.
As we first reported, Ajar was convicted in 2002 of one felony charge of intent to distribute 500 grams of cocaine.
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Burglar Bunch Boy Weeds Himself Out
Not only is Nick Prugo a convicted cocaine handler who may dabble in looting celebrity homes -- but he also smokes what appears to be weed ... and has a mean booty shake.
In webcam video obtained from a computer Nick Prugo used -- a comp cops believe was stolen -- the guy can be seen toking something from a pipe and seriously gettin' his belly-baring groove on to Ester Dean's "Drop It Low."
Pretty soon, the only thing up in smoke could be his freedom.
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Lohan Suspect Has Drug Conviction
TMZ has learned the 18-year-old dude arrested for burglarizing Lindsay Lohan's home is no stranger to trouble -- Nicholas Prugo was arrested earlier this year on a cocaine charge.
Prugo was busted near L.A. back in February for possession of coke. This is his mug shot from that arrest. Prugo plead guilty and entered an 18-month drug diversion program.
Law enforcement sources tell us Prugo may have violated the terms of his diversion program for something unrelated to the burglary -- he's due back in court to deal with that in November.
Prugo was also arrested last month in Beverly Hills ... we're told it was for DUI.
As TMZ first reported, Prugo was arrested yesterday on suspicion of the Lohan burglary. And we're told he's a suspect in the Audrina Patridge break-in.
Burt Reynolds Goes to Rehab
Burt Reynolds has checked himself into a rehab clinic in West Palm Beach, seeking treatment for a painkiller addiction.
Reynolds' manager released a statement earlier today claiming the 73-year-old actor was struggling after a recent back surgery and "realized that he was in the prison of prescription pain pills."
Burt's manager added, "He checked himself into rehab in order to regain control of his life.
Mr. Reynolds hopes his story will help others in a similar situation.
He hopes they will not try to solve the problem by themselves, but realize that sometimes it is too tough to do on their own and they should seek help, as he did."
UPDATE: Burt's manager says he's been released from the rehab clinic.
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Power Ranger -- I Wasn't Mighty Drunk
Because one Power Ranger story today just isn't enough, here's one more: The Black Ranger just pled not guilty to DUI.
Lawyers for Walter Jones -- the dude who donned black spandex to fight Rita Repulsa as "Zack Taylor" back in the day -- were in an Alabama court yesterday to enter the plea.
Jones was arrested back in July when cops said he was driving while hammered around 4 AM.
A trial has been set for mid-November.
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'Three's Company' Star Charged with DUI
TMZ has learned "Three's Company" star Joyce DeWitt was just charged with DUI over her drunken driving arrest earlier this year.
DeWitt -- who was stopped on July 4 by cops in El Segundo, CA -- was charged with one count driving under the influence and one count driving while having a BAC of .08 or higher.
The complaint, filed yesterday by the L.A. County District Attorney, shows DeWitt blew a .15 -- almost two times over the legal limit.
Michael Douglas' Son Busted for Meth
We've learned Michael Douglas' son -- actor Cameron Douglas -- has been arrested in New York City for possession of methamphetamines with the intent to distribute.
It's not the first time Cameron has been busted for drugs. Back in 2007 he was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after cops found a syringe with liquid cocaine in a car he was in.
The mugshot in this article is from his 2007 arrest.
We're told the 30-year-old actor was taken into custody by federal authorities earlier today. He remains in custody.
Mighty Drunken Power Ranger Busted for DUI
The guy who played the Black Ranger on "The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" TV show was busted in 'Bama for DUI this weekend.
We're not trying to be insensitive in a Harvard sort of way. His character, Zack Taylor, was the guy who dressed up in the black spandex costume and fought evil monsters back in the day.
We're told the actor -- whose real name is Walter Jones -- was arrested around 4 A.M. Sunday morning by Alabama State Troopers in Huntsville and booked into a local jail.
Law enforcement sources tell us Jones was arrested without incident.
He eventually met bail and was released.
Artie Lange Proclaims DUI Innocence
"Howard Stern Show" funnyman Artie Lange has been open about his battles with drugs and alcohol -- so when he says he wasn't drunk the day he was busted for DUI, we tend to believe him.
Artie proclaimed his innocence during today's show on Sirius. He explained that he was on his way to pick up a prescription for his sick mother when, as we first reported, he rear-ended another car.
Lange said he blew a 0.0 on his Breathalyzer and passed every test the officer gave him -- he said he doesn't know what part he failed.
Lange was charged with driving under the influence and is due back in court on Thursday.
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Artie Lange Arrested for Suspicion of DUI
We've just learned Artie Lange was busted for suspicion of DUI moments ago in New Jersey.
Law enforcement sources tell us the "Howard Stern Show" veteran was arrested about a half hour ago in Toms River after he got into a minor car accident.
UPDATE: Cops tells us Artie was driving a 2009 Nissan Sentra when he rear-ended a 2004 Pontiac. He was charged with DUI and careless driving.
Stephen Baldwin's Home a Heroin Hot Spot
A good deed is never forgotten -- especially when it bites you in the ass ... as actor Stephen Baldwin quickly learned when a homeless man he let live on his property was busted for heroin.
51-year-old Jimmy Parks -- who was suspected of trafficking heroin on the property -- was arrested when police raided the cottage he was staying in just feet away from the actor's suburban New York home.
Police tell us Baldwin, a born-again Christian, was home at the time of the raid and had been trying to help Parks get his life together and had even taken him to church.
Sosa Allegedly Thought 'Roids Were All the Rage
We know it's a stretch to think a guy who hit 36 homers in '97 and then 66 in '98 was doing more than eating his Wheaties -- but that's exactly what a new report is alleging.
Legendary Chicago Cub Sammy Sosa is now accused of testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, according to the New York Times.
A total of 104 cheaters -- including A-Roid -- failed that fateful round of '03 tests, back when there was no penalty for first-time use of performance-enhancing drugs.
The list, which the MLB sealed but never destroyed, was recently seized by the Feds in order to investigate how so many drugs were making their way into clubhouses.
Sosa told Congress back in '05 that he never hit the juice -- we'll see if that comes back to bite him in the ass.
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Robert De Niro to Drunk: You Walk in to Me?
Police say Robert De Niro was the victim of a drunken hit-and-walk yesterday, when an overly inebriated woman happened to stumble on the set of his new movie.
Police says Carlyn Campbell was able to walk a semi-straight line directly into the actor, after she bypassed security that had shut down the sidewalk.
De Niro was fine, but according to the police report, the lady was as drunk as Gary Collins driving a motor home -- meaning she blew a .29 when cops made her take a Breathalyzer.
Lucky for her, the cops just took her to a local hospital instead of taking her to jail.
Beer Box Bandit The Ultimate Head Case
WANTED: Man who robbed a convenience store in Lincoln, Nebraska yesterday, making off with nine packs of cigarettes, worth a grand total of $50.
DESCRIPTION: Male, medium build ... and wearing an empty Bud Light box as a mask!!!!
Sure, he's a moron, but the stupid disguise worked -- cops are still looking for this idiot.
UPDATE: We just obtained this video of the beer box bandit in action, in which he uses a green towel to make the clerk believe he's carrying a firearm.
Anyone think he was actually packing?
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Manny Ramirez I'm Sorry, So Sorry...
Manny Ramirez just released the following statement regarding his 50 game suspension for violating the MLB drug policy:
"Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was OK to give me.
Unfortunately, the medication was banned under our drug policy. Under the policy, that mistake is now my responsibility. I've been advised not to say anything more for now.
I do want to say one other thing; I've taken and passed about 15 drug tests over the past 5 seasons.
I want to apologize to Mr. McCourt, Mrs. McCourt, Mr. Torre, my teammates, the Dodger organization, and to the Dodger fans. L.A. is a special place to me and I know everybody is disappointed. So am I. I'm sorry about this whole situation."
According to the MLB Players Association, Manny has waived his right to challenge that suspension.
Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt issued the following statement in reaction to today's statement: "We share the disappointment felt by our fans, our players, and every member of our organization. We support the policies of Major League Baseball, and we will welcome Manny back upon his return."