Ex-Hollywood Madam Fleiss Arrested

Dui Drunk Driving Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss was arrested and charged with possession of prescription drugs and driving under the influence ...

by Associated Press

Published: Fri, February 08, 2008 - 8:54 am CST

PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) — Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss was arrested Thursday on charges of illegal possession of prescription drugs and driving under the influence, authorities said.

Fleiss was pulled over at about 9:30 a.m. by sheriff's deputies responding to a report of a possible drunken driver, the Nye County sheriff's office said.

Fleiss, 42, and a passenger in the car, John Owen, were found to be under the influence of a controlled substance, the sheriff's office said. Fleiss had prescription medication but could not produce a valid prescription, the sheriff's office said.

Fleiss was arrested on four counts, including possession of dangerous drugs without a prescription and driving under the influence. Owen, 53, was arrested on charges of being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

A call seeking comment to a cell phone believed to be Fleiss' went unanswered Thursday, and there was no number for Owen listed in the Pahrump directory. Sheriff's deputies said they did not know if either had an attorney.

She posted bail of $1,376, while Owen posted bail of $1,264. Both were released.

Fleiss operates a coin-operated laundry, called Dirty Laundry, in this desert town 60 miles west of Las Vegas. She moved to Nye County in late 2005, after having been jailed in California for running a prostitution ring.

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asda Says:

Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 11:53 am

I agree with Lindie. Why don’t you do a story on How Sam Jones decided to no longer close Dauphin Street downtown on the weekends. Then Police officers try and close the Balconies of the Bars because they say they pose a traffic hazard. What about all the people walking around in the area that are drunk. How long before someone gets hit and sues the city? For As long as I can remember they have always had the road closed at least on Saturday nights. I cannot wait until I can vote for someone else to take Sam Jones Place.

Lindie Says:

Fri, Feb 08, 2008 at 9:53 am

And we care because?