Actor Michael Madsen, 64, was arrested on Wednesday night at his Malibu home shortly after 9pm Pacific time for trespassing, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department tells DailyMail.com.
The disheveled looking actor was photographed being led from his home in handcuffs by police who then escorted him to a local hospital before transferring him to the police station.
His arrest comes just a month after his 26-year-old son Hudson died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In custody: Actor Michael Madsen, 64, was arrested on Wednesday night at his Malibu home for trespassing shortly after 9pm Pacific time, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Police say that a local unnamed property owner attempted to make a citizen’s arrest for trespassing and phoned authorities on Wednesday evening.
Cops responded to a ‘call for service’ where they were told that the owner of the property wished to press charges against the Kill Bill star.
Madsen was then seen at his home being picked up by uniformed officers and escorted to a police vehicle.
Looking worse for the wear, the actor wore baggy jeans, a denim jacket and a partially unbuttoned Hawaiian shirt.
Trouble with the law: Madsen reportedly spent two hours at West Hills Hospital before police brought him into the station
The story: An unnamed property owner attempted to make a citizens arrest after Madsen was allegedly seen trespassing on Wednesday evening
Citizen’s arrest: The property owner phoned police and wanted to press charges, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department told DailyMail.com
Disheveled: Madsen was then seen at his home being picked up by uniformed officers and escorted to a police vehicle
He reportedly spent two hours at West Hills Hospital before police brought him into the station.
He was given a $500 citation for a misdemeanor, according to his booking documents, and released shortly before 7am on Thursday.
It is unclear if Madsen was under the influence at the time.
In 2019, the actor was axed from a $100,000 role in the movie Confessions of a Serial Killer after crashing his Land Rover into a pole and subsequently being arrested for DUI. He was later sentenced to four days in jail.
In cuffs: He was given a $500 citation for a misdemeanor according to his booking documents and released shortly before 7am on Thursday
Rough night: Looking worse for the wear, the actor wore baggy jeans, a denim jacket and a partially unbuttoned Hawaiian shirt
Questions: It is unclear if Madsen was under the influence at the time
On screen: A frequent collaborator of Quentin Tarantino, Madsen has starred in films like 1993’s Reservoir Dogs (left) and 2003’s Kill Bill (right)
In 2012 he was also arrested for DUI after driving erratically, but struck a plea deal that involved attending AA meetings in lieu of more severe punishment.
However after Madsen failed to his court ordered Alcoholics Anonymous meetings his probation was revoked.
His most recent arrest comes just a month after the tragic death of Michael’s 26-year-old son Hudson who died from suicide.
Tragedy: His arrest comes just a month after his 26-year-old son Hudson died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound (pictured with his son in 2011)
‘I am in shock as my son, whom I just spoke with a few days ago, said he was happy — my last text from him was “I love you dad,”‘ Madsen told the Los Angeles Times at the time
‘I didn’t see any signs of depression. It’s so tragic and sad. I’m just trying to make sense of everything and understand what happened.’
Do more: The actor has requested a full investigation done by the military into his son’s passing
‘I am in shock as my son, whom I just spoke with a few days ago, said he was happy — my last text from him was “I love you dad,”‘ he told the Los Angeles Times. ‘I didn’t see any signs of depression. It’s so tragic and sad. I’m just trying to make sense of everything and understand what happened.’
Madsen said his son’s marriage was ‘going strong’ and he had recently completed his first tour in the US Army. Hudson was a sergeant stationed in Hawaii.
‘He had typical life challenges that people have with finances, but he wanted a family. He was looking towards his future from him, so it’s mind blowing. I just can’t grasp what happened.’
Now Madsen has requested a full investigation done by the military. The actor thinks ‘the officers and rank and file were shaming’ Hudson for wanting therapy. He believes this stopped him from seeking help for mental health issues he had been keeping to himself.
In the past: This recent arrest is one of several brushes with the law; Madsen was arrested under suspicion of DUI in 2019 and 2012
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