johnnymk
12-31-2002, 06:10 AM
Diana Ross Arrested for DUI in Arizona
The Associated Press
Singer Diana Ross was arrested early Monday on suspicion of drunken driving, police said.
A breath test showed the pop diva with a blood-alcohol level of 0.20 percent, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08 percent, Tucson police Sgt. Judy Altieri said.
Police pulled Ross over after someone alerted them to a swerving vehicle, Altieri said. She added that the arresting officer said Ross was polite and cooperative.
Ross, 58, received misdemeanor citations for driving under the influence; driving with a blood-alcohol content over 0.08; and extreme DUI, or having a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.15 percent. Her initial court appearance was set for Jan. 13.
After arresting Ross, police gave her a ride to where she was staying, Altieri said.
Ross' Los Angeles-based publicist, Paul Bloch, had no immediate comment, his office said.
Ross entered a Malibu, Calif., drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in May to deal with what Bloch at the time said were personal issues.
The Associated Press
Singer Diana Ross was arrested early Monday on suspicion of drunken driving, police said.
A breath test showed the pop diva with a blood-alcohol level of 0.20 percent, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08 percent, Tucson police Sgt. Judy Altieri said.
Police pulled Ross over after someone alerted them to a swerving vehicle, Altieri said. She added that the arresting officer said Ross was polite and cooperative.
Ross, 58, received misdemeanor citations for driving under the influence; driving with a blood-alcohol content over 0.08; and extreme DUI, or having a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.15 percent. Her initial court appearance was set for Jan. 13.
After arresting Ross, police gave her a ride to where she was staying, Altieri said.
Ross' Los Angeles-based publicist, Paul Bloch, had no immediate comment, his office said.
Ross entered a Malibu, Calif., drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in May to deal with what Bloch at the time said were personal issues.