8/23/2021- 3:12 p.m.
Indiana – BUFFY the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon was arrested for allegedly obtaining prescription drugs by fraudulent means.
According to TMZ, he was swerving while driving a silver Dodge Journey in Vigo County, Indiana last week.The 50-year-old was reportedly stopped by police after he was seen driving erratically.
According to the police affidavit, as obtained by The Sun, cops also found a filled prescription of amphetamine salts for the name Kelton Schultz.
Nicholas reportedly “filled the prescription” and “used the ID” with Kelton’s name on it, allegedly saying they “have the same prescription and they fill each other’s prescription.” Police allegedly discovered a “small plastic bag that contained crystal/powder residue,” as well as a bottle of pills prescribed to the name Nicholas Bender was also allegedly found.
This isn’t the first time the actor’s been arrested. Nicholas was charged with domestic violence after getting arrested in Palm Springs, California, in October 2017 when police alleged he “drunkenly attacked his girlfriend at a hotel bar.”
Last February, it was reported he struck a plea deal and would serve three years of probation and complete a 52-week domestic violence course as well as 20 hours of community service.
The 50-year-old, who has married and divorced twice, had previously spoken openly about his troubles with alcohol and substance misuse.
