Drugs & Alcohol

O.J. Simpson's ex-girlfriend, Christie Prody, was arrested in North Dakota on drug charges ... and it looks like methamphetamine is involved.

According to jail officials, Prody was booked Thursday in the Cass County Jail on three offenses ... including possession of a controlled substance (a depressant), possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

We're told West Fargo PD made the arrest, and we've reached out to them for details on what happened ... but haven't heard back yet. We'll keep you posted.

She also posed for a booking photo ... and it's not glamorous.

Big update in the Hayden Panettiere death investigation ... her boyfriend is talking to the DEA as it looks into the actress' suspected overdose, and TMZ has learned investigators are making progress. 

Sources with direct knowledge of the investigation tell TMZ ... Brian Hickerson -- who was in the Greenville, SC condo when Hayden died -- has spoken with the federal law enforcement agency.

We're also told local and federal investigators believe someone sold Hayden drugs which might have caused her death, and that's the main focus of the investigation ... finding the dealer.

One source tells TMZ the authorities are "zeroing in on a potential drug dealer."

The Gilgo Beach serial killer, Rex Heuermann, doesn't sound like a model inmate ... because he was reportedly caught with drugs and disciplined for smuggling a package into prison.

The convicted murderer allegedly tried to smuggle a package into the Clinton Correctional Facility in July and was later found with drugs ... this according to disciplinary records obtained by The New York Post.

Unclear what was in the alleged package, or what specific drugs he allegedly had ... but he's set to face the music next week ... there's a Sept. 18 hearing scheduled.

Former UFC star Diego Sanchez is back behind bars ... after cops in New Mexico busted him for allegedly driving drunk.

Sanchez was arrested Monday by the Socorro City Police Department and booked into the Socorro County Jail, records show. He's facing an aggravated DUI charge, along with a probation violation.

According to the booking info, Diego's blood-alcohol level was allegedly greater than .16 ... more than twice the legal limit.

The Chainsmokers’ San Jose concert turned into an emergency situation over the weekend ... with 14 people rushed to local hospitals during the show.

The electronic duo was performing at Discovery Meadow Friday when San Jose dozens of concert-goers began needing medical attention around 8:22 PM, according to the San Jose Fire Department's official social media account.

SJFD requested additional ambulances and advanced life-support units. In all, 14 ambulances responded and 14 people were transported to hospitals.

Jax Taylor is calling out his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, claiming she told him he should move away and leave her and their son alone ... TMZ has learned.

In court docs, Jax told the judge in his pending restraining order case that he has been sober for close to 2 years. He said Brittany “continues to say many insulting things and offensive things to humiliate, intimidate, and scare me, as if she wants to shake me to my core and make me relapse.”

Jax said Brittany previously told him, “You’re never ever going to work again, nobody wants a disgusting abuser drug addict like you, you need to literally go away and never return,” adding, “Move away.”

Disney star Carla Jeffery's family is pushing back against rumors surrounding the Disney star's death, denying that she abused substances ... TMZ has learned.

Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in Disney's “Z-O-M-B-I-E-S” franchise, died in her California home, a family spokesperson tells TMZ.

The beloved Disney personality's death has sparked speculation online about what may have happened, but her family tells us the rumors that Carla used drugs are not true -- saying plainly, "she did not do drugs."

3:40 PM PT -- The management team of Chico DeBarge tells TMZ ... "We want to make it clear that Chico DeBarge does not use drugs and has maintained a clean and healthy lifestyle for quite some time. Any allegations, statements, or implications suggesting otherwise should not be attributed to Chico. Regarding the outstanding warrant associated with Chico's arrest, the warrant was related to a non-drug-related civil matter. Chico and his legal representatives are addressing the matter through the appropriate legal channels."

The statement continues, "Chico DeBarge remains focused on his music, his personal wellness, and his professional commitments. He has been actively performing across the country and is currently preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his acclaimed album, Long Time No See, while continuing his “Long Time No See” Tour. Chico has worked hard throughout his career to maintain the highest standards of personal and professional integrity. He is grateful for the continued support of his fans, family, promoters, venues, and colleagues throughout the music industry."

James and Chico DeBarge were arrested last week for drug possession during a traffic stop in Los Angeles -- and cops say they found possible fentanyl and meth on the 80s singing sensations.

Our law enforcement sources tell us ... James and Chico were busted on the night of August 27 in Burbank, CA, after police pulled them over for traffic violations.

We're told James was driving a Chevy Tahoe that was towing a Nissan SUV with Chico sitting inside. Our sources say the SUVs did not have license plates and the siblings were not wearing seatbelts ... both of which would be traffic violations.

Tony Romo was allegedly nearly twice the legal limit when he was busted for OWI in Wisconsin ... with court docs reportedly showing his blood-alcohol content came in at .15.

Milwaukee outlet WTMJ reports the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback's BAC was just shy of double Wisconsin's .08 legal limit following his July arrest.

The new detail comes after Romo announced Tuesday he pleaded no contest to the OWI offense ... saying he takes full responsibility for what happened.

Tony Romo's taking accountability for his actions ... pleading no contest to the OWI charge he was hit with in Wisconsin -- and admitting on social media that he has an alcohol problem.

The former Dallas Cowboys superstar shared a vulnerable post on Instagram Tuesday ... in which he said he has faced a "personal failure" by pleading no contest to a civil OWI offense in Wisconsin.

Romo notes multiple back surgeries ending his playing career early ... and these left him with chronic pain.

Doja Cat admitted to abusing cocaine in the past, insisting she's "well past that" now.

In a new TikTok she posted Monday, the rapper says she "struggled" with the drug about 8 years ago.

Doja had also posted another video earlier in the day, acknowledging that she's had problems with alcohol and weed. She said ... "I was never an alcoholic, but I definitely had problems."

Hunter Biden got real about how his dad dealt with his crack addiction ... revealing Joe Biden used to pull up with a motorcade to his apartment.

Hunter told "Dopey" podcast host David Manheim that Joe used to visit while he was living with "Bicycles" -- an unhoused person Hunter had asked to sell him crack and teach him how to smoke it.

He told Manheim he thinks Joe and Bicycles had crossed paths when he would roll up to their place.

Hunter explained that his dad would call repeatedly before resorting to other measures of checking in, saying ... "He literally, you know, would drive over with a, you know, with a motorcade."

A Florida man was arrested for allegedly pouring methamphetamine into a 1-year-old child's sippy cup ... and the child ingested the drugs, overdosed, and was taken to a hospital in critical condition ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

We're told the alleged incident went down in February, and doctors treated the child, who survived and was then placed in the custody of the Florida Department of Children and Families.

46-year-old Mark Windham was arrested Saturday and charged with child neglect causing great bodily harm and possession of drug paraphernalia with residue ... the Nassau County Sheriff's Office announced.

NCSO previously announced that the child's parents and two other residents in the Callahan home where the alleged incident took place were arrested ... they were identified as Hayden Simmons, Damien Windham, Erica Foley, and Judith Addison

Kim Richards was spotted in a rare public sighting months after her eviction drama with sister Kyle Richards ... spending time near the beach in Santa Monica ... and looking none too pleased.

TMZ obtained a photo of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum sitting on a park bench near the Santa Monica Pier Friday ... wearing a cowboy hat and a loose red dress, with one tan boot on and her other foot bare.

It looks like Kim is painting something in the pic.

While the photo may raise questions about Kim's living situation, sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ she's not homeless. We're told Kyle helped Kim secure a place in the Santa Monica area near the beach.

Reggie Watts -- the comedian and musician known for his work on "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "The Late Late Show with James Corden" -- is suddenly disappearing from festival posters ... after explosive claims about drug use and alleged abuse surfaced.

Rolling Stone reported last week that loved ones of Watts' late ex-girlfriend Katherine McCollough -- along with several women who previously dated him -- accused him of reckless drug behavior and crossing boundaries in relationships.

And now, gigs are vanishing.

Hayden Panettiere's mom says she gave the cops a little push to investigate her daughter's death ... which included her instantly placing blame on Brian Hickerson.

Lesley Vogel opened up about her daughter's death during an interview with The Daily Mail -- published Saturday -- in which she revealed she spoke with an officer at the scene of Hayden's death to inquire whether there would be further investigation.

Lesley says the officer specifically asked about Brian ... to which she says she replied, "I think he's culpable."