DUI

"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.

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.

We've learned the ex-front man for the 80's hairband Warrant -- Jani Lane -- was officially charged with DUI and hit-and-run.

The 45-year-old singer was busted on June 17th when he allegedly hit a parked car in Los Angeles. Lane refused to take a sobriety test.

If convicted, Lane could get 6 months in the slammer and a $1,000 fine.

He's set to be arraigned today.

Sahel was initially pulled over for speeding on July 2, then forced to take field sobriety tests -- which she failed. Cops allowed Steve and another man in the Escalade to leave in a taxi -- but Steve showed up at the jail later on to bail out Sahel.

The guy who played Carmine "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa on "Laverne and Shirley" was arrested last Friday in Las Vegas after he allegedly got into a drunken car crash.

Law enforcement sources tell us they received a call at around 12:30 PM about a collision with a "suspected drunk driver." When officers arrived, they found Eddie Mekka and administered field sobriety tests.

After the tests, Mekka was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence -- a misdemeanor. As for the accident, we don't know any details, but we do know there were no injuries reported at the scene.

Here is Joyce DeWitt's mug shot -- taken on Saturday after the 60-year-old "Three's Company" star was arrested in El Segundo, Cal. for suspicion of DUI.

TMZ has learned "Three's Company" star Joyce DeWitt was arrested for DUI on July 4th in El Segundo, California.

Law enforcement sources tell us DeWitt drove past a barricade Saturday afternoon -- and when an officer approached her, she smelled like booze. She was given field sobriety tests and then arrested for suspicion of DUI.

The 60-year-old actress, who played Janet Wood on the 80's sitcom, posted bail for $5,000.

The Regal Beagle wouldn't comment.

We've learned legendary wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was busted for suspicion of DUI early this morning in Hollywood.

Law enforcement sources tell us 55-year-old Roddy, real name Roderick Toombs, was stopped by police at around 1 AM -- he was given field sobriety tests and then arrested.

The Black Eyed Pea manager who allegedly socked Perez Hilton could be on his way to jail ... because dude is on probation for a DUI.

Polo Molina was busted for 2006 DUI in Orange County -- he was convicted on April 30, 2007 and placed on 3 years probation.

Rourke exited the West Hollywood lounge Guys and Dolls last night and immediately sought balance from the tree -- and then sought out his driver (but it took a few tries).

Ripley's just offered Kyle Wygle $3,500 for the coolest contraption on Earth -- but according to Ripley's, the Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency begged the company not to buy it because K.W. was $37,066.39 in the hole.

We've just learned the lead singer of 80's hair band Warrant was arrested for misdemeanor DUI traffic accident last night in Los Angeles.

Cops tell TMZ Jani Lane was involved in a small fender bender in the Woodland Hills area at around 9:30 PM. We're told Lane hit a parked car, no one was injured, but when cops arrived at the scene he showed signs of intoxication.

Take a look at this video of P.B. being helped out of Halo nightclub in Hollywood.

Wonder if she made a stop at In-N-Out? We hear the floors are spotless ...

Actress Lori Petty has been officially charged with three misdemeanors stemming from her DUI arrest last weekend.

Petty was charged today with DUI with injury, DUI with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher with injuries and with having no proof of financial responsibility -- meaning she had no insurance.

The first two charges carry a maximum penalty of one year in county jail and up to $1,000 in fines each. The insurance infraction could cost up to $200.

Petty allegedly hit a skateboarder with her car in Venice, Calif. last Saturday. Both suffered only minor injuries.

Petty is due back in court on June 25.

The 45-year-old cropped hair beauty is in a league of her own.

The incident took place at around 9:00 PM in Venice, Calif. We're told both Petty and the skateboarder suffered minor injuries, but neither was taken to the hospital.

Petty was booked into jail at 1:21 AM on Sunday, and posted $100,000 bail.

Petty was famous in the early 90s for starring in such movies as "Tank Girl," "Point Break" and "A League of Their Own."