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Santa Monica Police Dept.
Josh Brolin is seen in a photo released by the Santa Monica Police Department.
Actor Josh Brolin, who plays a police sergeant in the upcoming Hollywood movie "Gangster Squad," was arrested Wednesday after police found him heavily intoxicated and unable to care for himself on a Santa Monica sidewalk, police said on Saturday.
Brolin was contacted by police in the 1600 block of Ocean Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, said Santa Monica Police Sgt. Richard Lewis. He was booked into custody at 3 a.m. Wednesday.
Brolin was held in custody on a misdemeanor public intoxication charge and released.
"This was a booking only to hold him until he sobered up," Lewis said. "We do not normally file any charges on persons for simple intoxication."
Police said they would only book someone on a more serious charge and request that the City Attorney's Office prosecute if that person became a "chronic drain on resources" or has multiple arrests, Lewis said.
"In this case," Lewis said, "no further action is being sought."
Brolin's profile on imdb.com said his "rugged features" and "natural charm" have worked for him.
The son of actor James Brolin, his star has risen recently. He's played roles as a policeman, a hunter, and the President of the United States.
In his most recent film, "Gangster Squad," he plays Sgt. John O'Mara on a Los Angeles Police Department unit that chases notorious mobster Mickey Cohen.
Your point is?
If I were married to Diane Lane, ... I'd be at home!!!
This will just enhance his career. Look at all the other hollyweird drunks who had it great due to their inability to keep sober.
Unfortunately these people are looked at like they are above everyone else and somehow would never be in this condition.
I am seeing more and more that they just think they are above it all and shouldn't be arrested for thieft, spousal abuse, being drunk? You name it. They are not really Stars, they don't shine all to often.
Brolin-- What a dumbass.
It's a darn good thing that we 'non-celebrities' never get into any trouble of any kind, nor use poor judgement such as celebrities do.
Otherwise we couldn't sit in judgement of them and criticize them as if they aren't just human beings like us, and they don't have human frailties, nor periods of emotional despair, nor occasionally need a helping hand from those who love them and care about them when they hit a rough patch in their personal lives or careers.
Yep, it's a good thing indeed that we're all perfect, so that we can focus our condescending ridicule on their imperfections.
@ Robert
I have never been arrested and have only had 2 tickets in 32 years of driving and yes I do like to have a beer or a cocktail once in a while but I don't get, and never had been to the point of passing out or unable to walk.
davefromdanapointca wrote:
Congratulations.
There sure is a lot of drunkeness/ alcoholism in Hollywood. Being an actor is a high-stress career but that's no excuse and Brolin isn't doing himself any favors either if his drinking is out of control.
In my own life, I've rarely come across a friend over the age of 30 who's drunk, especially in a situation like that. If you drink and drive, you're a menace.
Her wasn't driving, he was found on a curb...likely passed out on the curb, but not driving.
Ottis from Mayberry.
You're right Jo-An, he was sitting on a curb, not driving, not harming anyone. We ALL have faults and weaknesses, but unlike actors, politicians, and others in the public view, we readers for the most part don't get ours trotted by NBC News so that others can make superior, snide or unkind comments about us. Brolin is a decent actor. I hope he gets the help that he needs and that his career goes well for him.
At least he was not driving....
Yes, Shipwrecked The point is? No one has ever had too much to drink? Do we really need to know this? More hurtful than newsworthy.
Agreed,
Goddamn he's sexy.....
So you mean a guy went out with a few of his friends, had a few drinks, got a little drunk, and was sitting on a curb? Oh, the horror!
But he couldn't get off the curb, which was close to traffic, that could be a horror. The police did him a favor.
Good point Sheila, but why is this "news"?
This is NOT news!
Hey, he wasn't driving (like so many Hollywood "stars").
If this had been you or me, no story what-so-ever! (Though he gets no sympathy for that - goes with the "star" terfitory.)
Yawn.
Josh was at a bar drinking and they asked him to leave. He declined. They threw Josh out into Public
And why is this news?
Maybe he was just getting in character for another film about G. W. Bush's earlier days.
...or Ted Kennedy's days as a worthless hypocrite POS drunk before he left Mary Jo Kopechne trapped in a submerged car and ran off like a coward to the protection of his Daddy's money. Typical hypocrite Liberal. Shut up.
Ouch!
This is why alcohol is legal, it generates so much money for govt one way or another. Taxes, fines, its a true money making machine.
Hey,
If I had that mother-in-law I would
be drunk to.
Don't you mean his step mother, Barbara? His MIL was an early Playboy playmate.
Why is it considered Simple Intoxication when they have to incarcerate a grown man until he Sobers Up? That's why more People should just stick with cannabis, Won't have these issue's.
It will be even easier for the police to arrest the stoners , they will be the ones stopped and looking at their cell phones while giggling at a green light .
this guy is going to end up pulling an "O.J.", watch and see. he's already gotten physical with his wife, diane lane, while intoxicated. he's got an alcohol problem. keeps coming up in his life over the last 10 years.
this guy is going to pull an "O.J.", wait and see. he's already gotten physical with his actress wife diane lane while intoxicated. he has had alcohol problems for at least the last ten years. i used to think it was his lack of success but clearly now successful, it doesn't matter. he's got a problem.
What is an "O.J." exactly? If you mean a domestic violence incident, then just type that. I bet you called french fries "freedom fries" too.
Seems so. He needs to get a handle on it. Hope so.
Hey Joe....you knew exactly what Ms. Aly was talking about....but you still had to bitch about it. Have you always been this anal or is this a special occurrence. I bet you call Obamacare the Affordable Care Act.
Why TF is Costas involved with the Packers/Vikings playoff game.????? He should be on the boat with Piers and the Osburns back to any other country.
Yes Bob Costas and Piers Morgan...another country for them to live in would be a good thing.
Are you lost, Ed and Barney? What TF does this article have to do with football or your nonsensical opinions about who should be deported from AmURica????? Just out for a troll on a Saturday night I guess, eh? :-)
They need to change their Depends after losing TWICE IN A ROW to an African-American in the biggest election of all.
He is bi-racial as are most blacks in this country. However it would be nice to see more blacks emulate him instead of running around calling each other the N word.
Sounds like an arraigned publicity stunt by and agent or PR person. I don't know who the guy is, but this doesn't help me to know who he is anyway.
Who the f*** cares ?
Ms Aly I hope not..... but you have valid points!
If he gets that F'ed up he needs help, this will only be the beginning.....
I'll drink to that!
Another Hollywood role model.
This is news and anyone cares why?
Nothing but class! Found on a sidewalk drunk and peeing on himself! Must be a GOPee'r!
As an accomplished actor couldn't he simply 'act' drunk?
Seems Josh has had many battles with the booze over many years, assault, driving, etc....I fear he's going down the WRONG path, booze does not agree with everyone & some folks know NO limit..........just sayin
Josh Brolin is a very talented actor - he portrayed a young Tommy Lee Jones perfectly in MIB3 - and was subtle as the conflicted lead in No Country for Old Men. However, he needs to get a grip on this Charlie Sheen bad boy crap - like Sheen, he is too old to be "just partying" - and yes, the domestic violence against Diane Lane was largely brushed under the rug. The man needs help for HIS sake, for HER sake and the sake of his career. Of course, it's not that he can't afford it, it is that he probably doesn't care to seek it. Sad ending if he keeps this up.
Drunk to where? Ohhh you mean drunk, too. :D
Everything worked out as it should have... Josh stayed out of his car and police took him to detox to sober up. Case closed.
If that was my husband it would hardly be "case closed." I'd be crying and looking for a divorce lawyer at this point.
Yeah, I don't know why Diane Lane stays married to him. Aside from his issues with alcohol (which have been reported about for years) he just seems like a total asshat.