DUI

Mary Lou Retton is speaking out for the first time since her DUI arrest last month, issuing a heartfelt apology and vowing to make meaningful changes in her life.

In a statement shared on Tuesday, the former Olympic gymnast says, "I take full responsibility for my actions. What happened was completely unacceptable. I make no excuses. To my family, friends and my fans: I have let you down, and for that I am deeply sorry."

The 57-year-old went on to say she's "determined to learn and grow from this experience, and I am committed to making positive changes in my life."

Mary Lou Retton's attorney is adamant the Olympic legend has not vanished following her DWI arrest last month ... in fact, the lawyer is adamant she's currently "in good spirits."

Edmund J. Rollo released a statement to TMZ Sports on Tuesday, insisting the Daily Mail's report that Retton's family had not "seen or heard from her" since her mid-May arrest was "grossly inaccurate."

"This report did not originate from Mary Lou's family, as the article stated," said Rollo, who was hired by Retton after prosecutors levied the misdemeanor DWI charge on her on May 17.

Haley Joel Osment's reportedly avoiding jail time after his public intoxication arrest ... because a judge has ordered him into a program to treat substance abuse instead.

The actor was arraigned Monday, and he was granted a one-year diversion program, according to People.

Osment must attend three AA meetings per week for the next six months, the outlet says ... and, he's got to meet with his therapist twice a week, too.

Ariana Biermann won't be doing any hard time after her DUI arrest ... because she only needs to complete probation and a few community service hours.

The daughter of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann received 24 months of probation and 40 hours of community service as part of her sentence earlier this month in a plea deal.

During her probation, the court is ordering Ariana to stay away from drugs and alcohol ... and, not to associate with anyone who possesses illegal drugs.

Mary Lou Retton was charged with DUI earlier this month, TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Court records show the Olympic gold medalist was hit with the misdemeanor count in Marion County, West Virginia, following a May 17 arrest.

According to court documents we obtained, Mary Lou was initially stopped by cops after she had allegedly been driving her grey Porche "all over the roadway."

Patrick Mahomes Sr. will be allowed to watch his son tee off for a good cause this week ... TMZ Sports has learned authorities in Texas have given the elder Mahomes permission to attend Patrick Mahomes II's charity golf event in Vegas.

The Kansas City Chiefs star is throwing the bash at Shadow Creek Golf Course starting on Wednesday ... in an effort to help raise some funds for his 15 and the Mahomies Foundation.

Earlier this month, according to court documents we obtained, Mahomes Sr. asked his probation officer if he could go see it in person -- and on May 7, the plans were approved.

A California high school tennis star was tragically killed over the weekend after an alleged drunk driver struck him while he was out for a walk with a friend. He was only 18.

Manhattan Beach Police say they received a call at 12:46 AM on Sunday ... indicating a crash involving a pedestrian on the 100th block of Sepulveda Boulevard.

According to MBPD, they found the victim lying on the street next to the vehicle and transported him to a local trauma hospital.

Former college football star Justin Blackmon couldn't fit in the back of a cop car during his public intoxication arrest ... with a police report obtained by TMZ Sports stating a larger vehicle was required to transport him to jail.

The 35-year-old ex-Oklahoma State Cowboys receiver's most recent run-in with the law made rounds on social media over the weekend ... with sports fans noting the drastic change in Blackmon's appearance in his mug shot.

According to the incident report, OSU cops responded to a call regarding a "larger black male" laying on the ground at 1:32 AM on Saturday morning.

A New Jersey mayor was arrested for drunk driving earlier this month, allegedly driving around with her toddler in the car ... and, the police body cam footage shows what happened after she pulled into her driveway.

Gina LaPlaca -- the mayor of Lumberton Township -- was pulled over on St. Patrick's Day ... and, when she gets out of the car, she takes her son out of the car while officers pepper her with questions. She tells police she just came from picking her son up from school.

Check out the clip ... they ask about her front passenger-side-view mirror -- which has been basically smashed to bits -- and, they tell her they got lots of calls about her driving erratically. WPVI-TV was first to report the story and air the video.

Marcus Jordan is now admitting he has a substance abuse problem ... weeks after he was arrested for possession of ketamine and driving under the influence.

In a new court filing, obtained by TMZ Sports, Jordan and his attorneys revealed the 34-year-old has been dealing with "challenges" related to his "alcohol/substance use" ... and now, he wants a judge to order him to complete a Pre-Trial Substance Abuse Education and Treatment Intervention Program in an effort to help him with these issues.

Jordan's attorneys argued the program would "not only benefit him personally but also serve the community by reducing the likelihood of future offenses." They added in the documents that Michael's son "is amenable to treatment."

Cops in Florida say a man stole an ambulance and led law enforcement on a wild car chase through the streets of Tampa ... finishing a can of beer before being dragged out of the driver's seat and thrown in handcuffs ... and it's all on video.

TMZ obtained dashcam footage from Saturday's police pursuit ... and it shows Florida Highway Patrol Troopers pursuing the ambulance as the emergency vehicle runs stop signs, swerves through traffic, drives on the wrong side of the road and nearly crashes into motorists.

When the driver finally pulls over, you see him down a canned drink -- cops say it was a beer -- before officers open the door and throw him to the ground.

A former Illinois police chief may want a refresher on the Miranda Rights ... 'cause he didn't exercise his right to remain silent -- instead choosing to berate the cops who arrested him for DUI in shocking body cam video.

Walter Klimek -- former chief of police in Bridgeview, a suburb of Chicago -- was arrested one afternoon in December in the nearby town of Justice ... and the footage from the road shows the moments leading up to cops slapping the cuffs on him.

Check out the clip ... it starts with Klimek refusing to get out of the car -- repeatedly screaming "Let me go" while in park -- as officers gather around the vehicle.

Johnny Manziel's mom refused to take a Breathalyzer and failed a field sobriety test just before she was thrown behind bars last week for DWI ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ Sports.

Michelle Manziel's run-in with cops took place in Kerrville, Texas at around 10 PM on March 1 ... after we're told Kerrville Police Department officers noticed she was driving with a busted tail light.

During an ensuing traffic stop, our sources say Michelle showed signs of intoxication ... including blood shot, glassy eyes and unsteady balance. They also claim Manziel's mother had a strong odor of booze emanating from her breath.

The cop who became something of an instant celebrity in his small New York town for arresting Justin Timberlake on suspicion of DWI last summer just landed an award of his own ... officer of the year!

Michael Arkinson of the Sag Harbor Police Department was bestowed the award by Chief Rob Drake in a recent ceremony ... where he praised the rookie for making "an immediate impact within the department and the community."

The chief also commended the rookie for leading the department in arrests and summonses ... one of which included taking JT into custody last June after a DWI stop.

Michelle Manziel -- mother to former NFL QB Johnny -- has been arrested for driving while intoxicated ... TMZ has learned.

Manziel was arrested Saturday night in Kerrville, Texas ... a town about 65 miles northwest of San Antonio.

We've obtained Michelle's mug shot ... no smile, but she does have a look on her face that seems almost shocked to be in the situation.

Karen Huger will serve a year in prison after being found guilty of DUI ... TMZ has confirmed.

"The Real Housewives of Potomac" star was in a Maryland court Wednesday, where she was sentenced to two years in prison, with a year suspended ... meaning she'll only actually serve a year maximum.

The State's Attorney's Office tells TMZ ... Karen will pay $2,900 in fines. She cannot drive at all for a year after her release. She also received 5 years of supervised probation upon release with interlock (once she’s allowed to drive again). If there are no violations it becomes unsupervised after 3 years.