Heather Locklearwas hospitalized just hours after she was released from jail following her alleged attack on a police officer and an EMT, PEOPLE confirms.
Paramedics and Ventura County sheriff’s deputies were called to the actress’ home to treat the 56-year-old for a possible overdose, a source confirmed to PEOPLE.
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Capt. Garo Kuredjiann tells PEOPLE deputies were called in to assist EMTs on a “medical call” that occurred the star’s Thousand Oaks, California, address about 3 p.m. The patient, whom he did not identify, was transported to Las Robles Hospital & Medical Center, Kuaredjian says.
TMZfirst reported the news.
Locklear was released from custody Monday morning less than 12 hours after her arrest forallegedly attacking a police officer and an EMTwho had responded to a disturbance call at her residence, PEOPLE previously confirmed.
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A jail official says she looked “disheveled” as she left.
A lawyer for Locklear did not return PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Locklear intended to return to the hospitalto get the help she needs after her release, PEOPLE learned earlier on Monday.
Kuredjian previously told PEOPLE that deputieswent to Locklear’s home on Sunday after receiving a disturbance callshortly after 11 p.m.
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The actress was allegedly “extremely intoxicated” and “arguing with friends and family” when they arrived, according to Kuredjian. As deputies tried to separate her, she kicked a responding officer.
She also allegedly kicked a paramedic in the upper chest area while on a gurney, Kuredjian said.
Locklear was taken to the hospital, where she was medically cleared. She was then taken to the Ventura County Main Jail and booked for two misdemeanor counts of battery on a police officer or emergency personnel.
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She has not yet entered a plea and is scheduled to appear in court in August, records show.
However, the individual was not armed, authorities said.
source: people.com
