Guilty or not: Top 10 Hollywood celebrities who faced arrest

Some Hollywood celebrities have been arrested over the years for various reasons. These arrests have often been covered in the news and can involve things like driving under the influence (DUI), fights, or other legal issues. Notable celebrities might include actors or musicians who faced legal troubles and were arrested.

Here are some of the most fascinating Hollywood celebrities’ arrests:

Justin Bieber

In 2014, Justin Bieber was arrested in Miami after he was pulled over and did not pass a sobriety test. According to NBC News, Justin was upset when he was arrested. The Baby singer told the police officer that he was 19 and was “just out having a good time.” He asked the officer what they were doing when they were 19. The officer replied that he did not drive a Lamborghini as a teenager, to which, Justin countered with, “Yeah, well I bet you did not have millions of dollars in your bank account either.”

Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant was arrested in 1995, after police saw him in a car receiving oral sex from a sex worker. Both he and the sex worker pled no contest and they were charged to probation and a fine, while they were further required to complete an AIDS education program.

Paris Hilton

In 2006, Paris Hilton was fist arrested due to driving under the influence as her driving license was suspended but she continued to drive. Paris admitted the responsibility for her crime to the latter two charges following her arrest in Nevada after being found with marijuana and cocaine in 2010. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to community service, probation, and a fine.

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake was arrested in 2024 for driving while drunk. He was pulled over after running a stop sign and failing multiple field sobriety tests. The American singer-actor told the police that he had had “one martini and followed my friends’ home.”

Chace Crawford

In 2010, Gossip Girl alum Chace Crawford was arrested in Texas after police found a joint in his car. Chace was later cleared of all the charges after completing 80 hours of community service.

Tim Allen

Tim Allen was arrested in October, 1978, at a Michigan airport due to drug trafficking as the police found a pound of cocaine in his language. He admitted the responsibility of his crime and served over two years in prison. In 1997, 20 years later Tim was arrested once again for DUI. He was put on one year of probation, went to rehab, and has remained sober in the years since.

Johnny Depp

In 1994, Johnny Depp was arrested for trashing a hotel room following an argument with his then girlfriend Kate Moss. The argument allegedly stemmed from Kate accusing Johnny of cheating. While criminal charges were later dropped and Johnny was ordered to pay $10,000 in damages to the hotel. He later explained that the damages were caused by a loose armadillo which was never found.

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan was arrested several times between 2007 and 2012, due to various charges including DUI, possession of cocaine, theft of a $2500 bracelet and one alleged assault of a woman in a night club. Later however, all of the charges against her were dropped.

Woody Harrelson

In Columbus, Ohio, police arrested Woody Harrelson for dancing in the middle of a busy street and attempting to flee when officers arrived at the scene in 1982.

Jay-Z 

In December, 1999, Jay-Z was arrested for allegedly stabbing a record executive Lance Rivera at the Kit Kat Club in Manhattan. While he initially pleaded not guilty, the rapper later changed his request to guilty and accepted a three year probation sentence.