Police: Sutherland failed sobriety test

Posted September 25, 2007 11:00 pm

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES -- Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Tuesday for investigation of misdemeanor drunken driving after he was stopped for making an illegal U-turn and failed a field sobriety test, authorities said.

The actor was pulled over about 1:10 a.m. in West Los Angeles, Officer Kevin Maiberger said.

Sutherland, 40, tested over the state's legal blood alcohol limit of .08 percent, said Officer Karen Smith. Police declined to say what his blood alcohol level was.

Sutherland spokeswoman Annett Wolf declined to comment.

The actor was released about 4 a.m. after posting $25,000 bail, according to Sheriff's Department records.

Maiberger said Sutherland was scheduled to appear in court Oct. 16.

Sutherland won a best actor Emmy last year for his role as agent Jack Bauer on the Fox TV series "24." The series is set to return to the air in January.

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