Friday, August 11, 2006

Lou Diamond Philipps arrested for alleged domestic abuse

Lou Diamond Philipps, famed for his roles in "La Bamba" and "Young Guns" was arrested for alleged domestic abuse, Los Angeles police authorities said

"There was a verbal argument which escalated into physical abuse, and he was charged with cohabitant abuse," said Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson, Sandra Escalante

Philipps who has recently made television appearances on Law and Order: SVU is being held on 50,000 dollars bail at the Devonshire Police Station.

Actor Lou Diamond Phillips seen here in January 2006 in Los Angeles, California. Phillips was arrested in a Los Angeles suburb for alleged domestic abuse, according to authorities.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Kevin Winter)
Actor Lou Diamond Phillips in a file photo from January 2006 in Los Angeles, California. Phillips was arrested in a Los Angeles suburb for alleged domestic abuse, according to authorities. AFP/Getty Images/File/Kevin Winter via Yahoo News.