The 56-year-old actress and mother to daughter Ava Sambora, 20, was taken to the hospital after a family member called 911 to report that she was threatening to kill herself. A week later, she was arrested for battery on a police officer. The incidents came four months after she was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery, which follows years of ups and downs, including stints in rehab and a lengthy battle with depression and anxiety. Below, a look inside her darkest moments.
1993: Divorces Tommy Lee
At the age of 24, Locklear tied the knot with 23-year-old Mötley Crue singer Tommy Lee in alavish ceremonyat the Santa Barbara Biltmore on May 10, 1986.
But after seven years of marriage, the former couple divorced in 1993.
April 2007: Divorces Richie Sambora
Locklear and Samborasplit upin February 2006.
“After 11 years of marriage Heather Locklear has filed for divorce from Richie Sambora,” the actress’ rep, Cece Yorke, told PEOPLE. “This is a private matter and there will be no further comment at this time.”
Their divorce was finalized in April 2007.
June 2008: Enters Treatment for ‘Anxiety and Depression’
In late June 2008, Locklear sought treatment for psychological issues at an Arizona facility.
“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,”said Locklear’s rep. “This is a confidential medical matter and no further statement will be released.”
During her time at the Arizona facility, Locklear remained under doctors’ care while getting therapeutic spa treatments, riding horses and spending quality time alone.
After successfully completing four weeks of treatment for anxiety and depression, she returned back home in July 2008. “Heather’s feeling really great,” said a close friend. “And she looks beautiful, just radiant.”
September 2008: Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
In November 2008, Locklear had been formally charged with driving under the influence of drugs.
She pleaded no contest to reckless driving in Santa Barbara, and in exchange, aDUI charge was dismissed, a source close to the case confirmed.
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April 2010: Arrested for Hit-and-Run
On April 17, 2010, the actress was arrested – but not taken into custody – and cited with misdemeanor hit-and-run after Ventura County Sheriffs examined debris on a public street near her gated-community home and traced it back to her black 2005 BMW.
“Physical evidence established that the vehicle involved in the collision was … registered a 2005 black BMW sedan registered to Richard and Heather Sambora of Westlake Village,” Ventura District Attorney Gregory D. Totten said in a statement. “Insufficient evidence exists to establish who the driver of the vehicle was at the time of the collision. As a result, no criminal charges will be filed.”
Prosecutors declined to formally charge Locklear with a crime after police alleged that she ran over a no-parking sign and left the scene without reporting it.
December 2010: Hospitalized for Bacterial Infection
Nine months after her arrest, Locklear’s holiday season was off to a bumpy start.
She had been hospitalized in California and was treated for a bacterial infection. TheMelrose Placestar was on antibiotics, but “doing fine,” her rep said.
November 2011: Calls Off Engagement with Jack Wagner
In early 2007, Locklear began dating Jack Wagner. Four years later, the longtime couple gotengaged in August 2011and had Locklear’s daughter Ava’s stamp of approval.
“Jack and Heather are no longer engaged,” Locklear’s rep told PEOPLE.
January 2012: Hospitalized After 911 Call
Six years ago, Locklear was taken to the hospital after a 911 call was placed from her home.
The nature of the emergency wasn’t immediately revealed. ButTMZandRadarOnlinereported Locklear may have mixed alcohol and prescription medication.
“Emergency response personnel responded to a medical emergency call at Ms. Locklear’s residence,” Ventura County Sheriff’s Capt. Mike Aranda told PEOPLE. “Once they arrived, it was determined that Ms. Locklear needed to be transported to the hospital for further medical attention.”
While a rep for Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center told PEOPLE that Locklear was discharged from their hospital, leaving in the care of her family, she was reportedly “out of control” when her sister dialed 911 night prior, according toEntertainment Tonight.
“Heather became a different person on drugs,” a source told the show.
January 2017: Reportedly Enters Rehab
Amid reports that she had entered rehab, the formerMelrose Placestar said in a statement to PEOPLE, “I am feeling great and am taking steps to enrich and better my life.”
She added: “Currently I am working on tying up some loose ends regarding certain issues so I can hit 2017 full steam ahead.”
September 2017: Hospitalized After Car Accident
Last fall, Locklear was involved in a collision and transported to Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center in Thousand Oaks.
She went off the road and into a ditch, a spokesman for the Thousand Oaks Police Department said. Locklear was transported to the hospital with minor non-threatening injuries.
Police could not say what caused the incident but did say no drugs or alcohol were involved. She was not cited for the incident.
Ventura County Sheriff’s Department
February 2018: Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Violence
On Feb. 25, Locklear was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic battery. The incident allegedly began when police received adomestic violence callaround 9:40 p.m., after which officers arrived at the star’s home in Thousand Oaks, California, according to The Blast.
“I don’t have any information as to whether or not an alcohol was involved, but she was extremely uncooperative right off the bat,” Sgt. Eric Buschow of Ventura County Sheriff’s Office told PEOPLE. “She became combative with the deputies to the point where she was arrested not only for felony domestic battery but three counts of battery on a police officer.”
The Blast reported that Locklear was arrested at 10:27 p.m. and was taken to Ventura County Jail. The formerMelrose Placestar was released from jail after posting bail.
March 2018: Checks into Rehab
“Heather is in treatment for addiction,” a friend of theMelrose Placealum told PEOPLE on March 7. “Everyone hopes she gets well, that she gets better.”
“Addiction is obviously a strong disease and as much as friends and family who love her and want her to get better and be happy, no one can do the work for her,” the friend added. “Hopefully she is getting the help she needs.”
March 2018: Banned from Owning a Firearm
A courtdropped the domestic violence chargesagainst her, though she still faced four counts of battery on a police officer. Ventura County District Attorney Tom Dunlevy confirmed to PEOPLE that the actress could no longer own a gun.
April 2018: Pleading Not Guilty
Locklear’s attorneys, Blair Berk and William Haney, appeared in court on April 12 to plead not guilty on five charges — four counts of misdemeanor battery on a police officer and one charge of resisting or obstructing a police officer — on her behalf as she continued treatment in rehab. Each charge carried a maximum prison sentence of one year.
June 2018: Hospitalized for a Psychological Evaluation
Locklear was transported to a hospital for a psychological evaluation, TMZ reports.
June 2018: Arrested Again
One week later, the actress was arrested for attacking a police officer and an EMT who responded to a disturbance call.
A family member of Locklear’s called 911 on Sunday night while Locklear was “heavily intoxicated,” according toTMZ. When police arrived, she reportedly punched an officer attempting to separate her from family. Locklear then kicked an EMT who was putting her on a gurney.
Heather was taken to a hospital and then brought to jail, where she was booked for two counts of misdemeanor battery, TMZ reports. The 56-year-old is being held on $20,000 bail.
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source: people.com
