‘Twilight’ actor Bronson Pelletier arrested at LAX Airport
Bronson Pelletier, and actor who plays a werewolf in the latest Twilight movies, was arrested at LAX Airport on December 17, 2012 for being drunk in public.
Airport security noticed the actor was noticeably drunk, when an airport employee allegedly approached the actor after he exposed himself and urinated on a nearby wall. He was released 7 hours later on a $10,000 bond.
Police report video evidence of the event, showing Pelletier crying and yelling on video while being handcuffed.
If convicted, the Canadian actor can face up to six months in jail along with a $1,000 fine for the misdemeanor. His court date is set for January 7th, 2013.
This arrest happened just nine days after a previous arrest for drug possession in Hollywood. He was charged with two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance to which he has pleaded not guilty.
He is most famous for his roles in Twilight as the Quileute Wolf Jared, and has played in several TV series such as “Dinosapien” and “Shattered.”
The 25-year-old Pelletier has stated that he will be entering a treatment addiction program to overcome his issues.
