Heather Locklear's DUI charge

Credit: Hicelebs

Heather Locklear was charged with driving under the influence of prescription medication on Saturday night (27.09.08).

The former 'Melrose Place' actress - who checked herself into an Arizona treatment facility in June to seek treatment for "anxiety and depression" - was stopped at around 4.30pm after displaying erratic behaviour while driving in Barbara County, California.

Tom Marshall, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol (CHP), said: "Around 4.30pm, a female witness saw Heather Locklear driving erratically while leaving a parking lot. The witness said Locklear was revving her engine loudly, and backed over a pair of sunglasses several times.

"The witness called 911 because she was concerned for Locklear's safety. When a CHP officer arrived, Locklear was found seated inside her vehicle, which was partially blocking the roadway.

"Because Locklear appeared disoriented and impaired, she was taken to a local CHP station and drug and alcohol tests were administered. She was cooperative. Alcohol was ruled out as a factor, but based on the officer's observations, we believe Locklear was under the influence of prescription medication."

The 47-year-old actress was taken to a local jail at around 7pm, where she was charged with driving under the influence of prescription medication.

She was released at 11pm on $5,000 bail.

Source

Heather Locklear missing her daugther in treatment

Heather Locklear is getting stronger in a rehab far from Melrose Place.

Only three weeks after she was admitted to an Arizona rehab to receive treatment for anxiety and depression, a friend of the actress’ told People magazine, “The hardest part of all of this is being apart from Ava.”

Ava, Locklear’s 10-year-old daughter, is spending time with her father, Richie Sambora.

The Bon Jovi bandmember got to hang with their daughter, who has been “with family and continuing on with her summer plans,” the source told the magazine.

“Heather’s really happy that Ava got to spend time with her dad,” a friend of the former model’s said, adding that Locklear and her rocker ex, 48, “are speaking all the time.”

As for Ava, Locklear feels confident that she’ll be OK in the longrun.

“She knows she’ll be better than ever, and that they’ll both really benefit from this. She’s feeling better, but it’s tough.”

Locklear, 46, checked herself in to the facility June 19 for an in-depth evaluation of the medication she’d been taking for anxiety and depression.

In addition to seeing doctors regularly, the magazine reports Locklear has been riding horses, getting therapeutic spa treatments and taking quiet meals alone.

She’s also enjoyed several visits from Wagner, who last saw her July 4.


Photo

Source

Heather Locklear Gets a Visit from Jack Wagner

Still receiving treatment for anxiety and depression at an Arizona facility, Heather Locklear's recent visit from her boyfriend Jack Wagner "really lifted her spirits," says a close pal.

Wagner – who hadn't seen Locklear since she left Los Angeles for the facility on June 19 – spent several hours with her last weekend, sources say. On Sunday, the two had lunch together in the facility's dining area.

"He looked like he was taking care of her," says an observer. "It was very sweet."

Dressed down in sweats and a T-shirt, Locklear, 46, "looked exhausted," says the observer. "Even with no makeup she was beautiful, but she seemed tired, pale and very skinny."

Wagner, 48, chatted to Locklear, leaned in to kiss her on the forehead, and at one point during the otherwise quiet meal, says the observer, "He made her laugh."


Far-Reaching Support
Locklear checked herself in to the facility for an in-depth evaluation on the suggestion of a doctor. She had been taking medication for anxiety and depression since after her 2006 split with Richie Sambora, with whom she has a daughter, 10-year-old Ava.

Among her biggest supporters since she entered treatment: her beau of more than a year, Wagner, as well as her ex.

"Heather has a few really close, trustworthy friends who are very protective and are pulling for her," says the pal. "What she's doing is so brave. Are some days tougher than others? Yes. But it will all be worth it when she's back to being able to really feel the joy in every day."

There is no timeframe on Locklear's stay at the treatment center. "Once she's feeling better," says the friend, "She'll come home."

Photo

Source

Heather Locklear in treatment for Psychological issues

Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for psychological issues at an Arizona facility, People magazine reports.

“Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression. She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication and entered into a medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment,” the actress’ rep told the magazine. “This is a confidential medical matter and no further statement will be released.”

Since Locklear’s divorce from rocker Richie Sambora in February 2006, the 46-year-old actress has had a series of rough patches.

She began taking medication after she filed for divorce, and was distraught when her former friend Denise Richards began dating Sambora in the summer of 2006.

Earlier this year, a man who identified himself as Locklear’s doctor called 911 when he thought the actress was suicidal.

After filming the Lifetime movie Flirting with 40 in the spring, Locklear decided to head to an in-patient treatment center. “She wanted to feel better and get to the bottom of what was troubling her,” a source told People. “She’s had a rough year.”

Locklear and Sambora, 48, have a daughter, Ava, 10.

Meanwhile Jack Wagner, 48, who has been dating Locklear since April 2007, told the magazine: “Anyone who has the courage to seek help in order to live a healthy life gets my support 110 percent.”

Source