Heather Locklear ‘goes into rehab’ after domestic violence arrest
HEATHER Locklear has reportedly gone into rehab after her domestic violence arrest last month.
The actress is said to be seeking treatment after she was held by police for allegedly scrapping with her boyfriend Chris Heisser, according to RadarOnline.com.
reports Locklear, 56, agreed to get help at a clinic north of Los Angeles that specialises in alcohol and drug addiction.
The Dynasty star, who has spent year battling addiction issues, was arrested on February 26 after police were called to her home in Thousand Oaks, California.
Locklear was arrested on suspicion on felony domestic violence over the alleged bust-up with her boyfriend.
She was also charged with three counts of misdemeanour battery on an officer for allegedly lashing out at police.
She had accused Heisser of attacking her during the bust-up and she was taken to hospital for evaluation.
Heisser himself was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
After being taken into custody, Locklear was later released from the Ventura County Jail, in California, after posting bail.
Locklear has battled demons including previous arrests, doomed marriages to rock music wild men and a fight with depression.
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She has been married twice, first to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee from 1986 to 1993 and then to Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora from 1994 to 2007.
Locklear is best known for her role in US soap Dynasty, in which she played Sammy Jo Carrington from 1981 until 1989.
She went on to star in another soap, Melrose Place, in the 1990s.
Her other roles have included parts in Spin City and Hot In Cleveland.
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