'Home Improvement' Star Arrested During LA County Traffic Stop: Reports
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Key Points:
- Thomas, 45, was arrested on suspicion of obstruction and being drunk in public after a DUI investigation involving the driver of the vehicle he was in, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
- He became uncooperative during the investigation, exiting the vehicle against deputies' orders, which led to his arrest.
- Thomas was detained at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station and released approximately 34 hours later; no criminal charges had been filed against him as of Wednesday afternoon.
- The identity of the driver and whether they were arrested have not been disclosed, and prosecutors may still decide whether to file charges against Thomas.
- Thomas is best known for his role as Randy Taylor on the ABC sitcom "Home Improvement" and for voicing young Simba in Disney's 1994 film "The Lion King," with his last acting credit dating back to 2015.
