Sometimes, people make some bad decisions and violate the laws, ending up in an arrest and a picture that they would rather forget. However, for celebrities - the rich and famous, it is pretty difficult to leave this moment behind, as their mugshot tends to become viral.
With the arrival of the Internet and Social Media, nothing truly disappears and, a memento of their 'wrongdoing' becomes available with just a web search. Keep reading to see some of the most famous mugshots that have made worldwide news, and find out about the troubles some celebrities have gotten into. Let’s go!
Steve McQueen – Drunk Driving - June 22, 1972
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Steve McQueen was one of the biggest stars of the ‘60s and the ‘70s, becoming the highest-paid Hollywood movie star by 1974. He was known as the archetypical bad boy, which during a time when antiheroes were all the rage, made him very popular.
He got arrested as he was caught during pirouettes with his Oldsmobile in Anchorage and he was charged with drunk driving after failing a field test. Later on, he would be found guilty of reckless driving and was convicted in absentia as he left the town after making bail.
Jimi Hendrix – Drug Possession - May 3, 1969
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Jimi Hendrix was one of the greatest guitarists in music history and a legend that did a lot for music in the short span of four years. He’s also remembered for passing away too young. At the height of his success, in 1969, he was arrested in Canada for having some narcotics in his luggage as he disembarked a flight.
He posted bail and later went on trial where he was acquitted. His defense team managed to create doubt on whether what they had found was actually Hendrix’s, who had no history of using those specific type of substances.
Mickey Rourke – Driving Under the Influence – November 8, 2007
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Mickey Rourke was in need of a DUI attorney after being apprehended for waving between the lanes and making an illegal U-turn…on a Vespa! That’s right, the former boxer-turned-actor had been drinking a bit too much when he decided to get on his two-wheeled vehicle and drive around.
Fortunately, he didn’t serve any jail time for his crime. He hasn’t gotten into any more trouble since. However, he has kept making it into the news for his apparent love for surgery. In April 2019, he apparently underwent yet another procedure, to the surprise of his fans.
Mike Tyson – Driving Under the Influence - December 29, 2006
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Mike Tyson has a long rap sheet, but this is one where the mug shot is worth a thousand words. He was arrested after almost crashing into a sheriff’s vehicle with his ride. He was found with cocaine in his possession and he admitted to having a problem at that point.
He checked himself into a drug rehab center before his trial, where he was found guilty but sentenced to only 24 hours in jail and community service. He later proceeded to begin an acting career, appearing in box office successes such as The Hangover. He currently has a podcast called Hotboxing where he interviews fellow athletes.
Joseph Stalin – Revolutionary Activities – September 1911
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Before getting arrested in 1911, Stalin had been apprehended and even sent to exile numerous times. The Russian Revolution was in the making and Stalin was at the heart of it. Unfortunately for many, the means used by the revolutionaries to gain their funds and power included armed robbery, such as the case of the Tiflis robbery in 1907.
Stalin would later become the leader of the communist party and by 1930, he was the de facto leader of the Soviet Union. He’s still remembered by many as a revolutionary hero but others couldn't forget the many atrocities for which he was responsible before and during his time in leadership.
Tupac Shakur – Indecent Assault – March 8, 1995
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Tupac Shakur is known as a legend in the rap industry. However, three years before he was shot and killed, he faced charges for indecent assault against a 19-year-old woman. He was found guilty and, despite being sentenced in court to four years in prison, he was released only nine months later.
His story was told in the movie All Eyez on Me, which was released in 2017. It was named after one of Tupac’s album, which became a best-seller in the United States. He was killed shortly after the release of the said album, in 1996.
John Wayne Gacy – Murder – December 22, 1978
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John Wayne Gacy was a serial killer who used to make appearances as Pogo The Clown, a character of his own invention, in several charity events. However, a dark past hid behind the clown face and, as it turned out, he was found guilty of killing more than 30 young men in a six-year period.
John was captured in Des Plaines, Illinois and his smiling mug shot was taken on that occasion. He was sentenced to death and given the lethal injection on May 10, 1994, after spending 14 years in jail.
Sid Vicious - Homicide – October 12, 1978
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The story of Sid and Nancy was a tragic one. It was a great but destructive love that ended in death for both of them. Sid was a part of a famous punk English band and when he met Nancy, sparks flew and a story of addiction and co-dependency began.
After a day of partying and getting wasted, Sid woke up to find Nancy’s body in the bathroom of the Hotel Chelsea, where they were staying. Considering that she had died from a stab wound with Sid’s knife, he was considered the main suspect and was immediately arrested. Sid would die of an overdose before ever making it to trial.
John Dillinger – Robbery & Murder – January 23, 1934
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American gangster John Dillinger was a wild but smart criminal during the Great Depression - a time when people that had caused many to lose their finances and their homes.
Dillinger, together with his group called the Pierpont Gang or the Dillinger Gang interchangeably, robbed numerous banks and participated in several prison breaks. John would eventually be known as Public Enemy Number 1 and he would become one of the most-wanted men in the United States. Dillinger, aka Carl Hellman or Jimmy Lawrence, was killed in a confrontation with the FBI in July 1934.
Benito Mussolini - Promotion of Violence - June 20, 1903
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Benito Mussolini advocated for his ideas about social order and social politics since a very young age in Italy. This caused him to eventually head to Switzerland, where he continued to promote his advocacy. He was eventually arrested for promoting a violent strike and he served two months in prison before being deported to Italy.
Mussolini would eventually become the founder of fascism and Italy’s dictator, setting a time of uncertainty and anxiety for many Italians. He was the inspiration of many totalitarian leaders, including but not limited to Adolf Hitler. He governed over Italy for around 30 years before being executed in 1945.
Malcolm X - Robbery - November 1944
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Way before becoming part of the Nation Of Islam and a minister and civil rights activist, Malcolm X had lived a very difficult life. He had been in foster care and, as he grew up, despite doing well in high school, he was discouraged early on from pursuing a career.
Instead, he ended up in Manhattan, committing various crimes in Harlem which eventually led to his imprisonment. He was convicted and sentenced to serve from eight to ten years in jail. It was there where he discovered the Nation of Islam and the power of words. The legend began to form.
Jeffrey Dahmer - Murder - July 23, 1991
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Mugshots become the thing of national – and sometimes, international - news when they are of celebrities or infamous criminals. The second case applied to Jeffrey Dahmer, who was arrested in relation to the murder of over 15 boys and young men. Dahmer did unspeakable things to his victims, as it was proved during his trial, where he was convicted and sentenced to consecutive life sentences.
Dahmer’s mental health was called into question but, despite suffering from various conditions, he was able to determine the difference between right and wrong which allowed for his consequent trial and conviction. He was killed in prison after only three years.
Charles "Lucky" Luciano - Blackmail - April 16, 1936
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The ‘30s represented the beginning of mafia operations in the United States and Charles “Lucky” Luciano was considered the one who first established organized crime in the country. He was arrested 25 times in two decades but was never convicted of any of the accusations and did no prison time.
The year 1936 would prove to be the time that would breach this lucky streak when he was found guilty and sent to prison for pandering. However, he continued to run his organization from prison. He had even put up a group that would decide feuds between criminal families and it would determine the division of the corresponding territories. This group was called The Commission.
Justin Bieber – Driving Under the Influence - January 23, 2014
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Justin Bieber might have been the golden boy for a long time, but as it happens to many stars that rise to the top at a young age, he began spiraling down at a certain point. Justin was arrested in 2014 for a DUI charge. He eventually reached a settlement and had to pay heavy fines but did no jail time.
Since then, Justin has continued with his career, married Hailey Baldwin, and has come back to the stage in the 2019 edition of Coachella. He has also announced he will be releasing new music soon, although the single Stay Together seems to have leaked in April 2019.
Emile Hirsch – Aggravated Assault - January 25, 2015
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Emile Hirsch lost his temper in a very public manner in 2015. During a party in the Sundance Film Festival at Tao Nightclub, he was placed under arrest after he attacked a female executive from Insurge Pictures.
Hirsch, who has participated in movies like Into the Wild, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 days in jail, payment of a fine as well as community service. No more violent stories involving Hirsch have been reported since then and he is set to appear in Tarantino’s newest project, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, with co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie.
Christian Slater – Criminal Possession of a Weapon - December 28, 1994
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Christian Slater might have thought he was smarter than airport security, but the TSA certainly showed him that he was mistaken. After they found a weapon on him when he was going to board a plane, he was arrested and later released after paying the bail money. He reached a settlement and had to volunteer for three days with homeless children.
This brings him full circle to 2019 to his current project The Public, which is actually related to the homeless issue in the United States. His other current project, which has awarded him a Golden Globe Award, is Mr. Robot, with co-star and Academy Award-winner Rami Malek.
Amber Portwood – Domestic Violence – December 27, 2010
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Evidence of Amber Portwood’s dealings toward her baby's daddy, Gary, was amply recorded on the reality TV show, Teen Mom. Understandably, she was eventually charged for it and ended up serving prison time after a series of probation violations.
These days, Amber continues to be on the spotlight in the newest season of the show renamed Teem Mom OG. She now has a new boyfriend, Andrew, and a son with him aside from Leah, her daughter with Gary Shirley. She has been making the news in April 2019 for getting involved in a feud with another Teen Mom star, Jenelle Evans.
Bill Cosby –Aggravated Indecent Assault - September 25, 2018
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Everyone’s good image of Bill Cosby was destroyed after accusations against him for indecent conduct started to reach the surface. As it had already been established, the crimes started at the beginning of his six-decade-long career and he was convicted for three charges although many more civil lawsuits were initiated against him.
He was sentenced to three to ten years in state prison. Cosby is now serving his sentence in Phoenix, Arizona. All the re-runs of his iconic show have been pulled out the networks’ programming and his legacy has been forever tainted by his criminal activities.
Al Capone – Multiple Charges - May 8, 1930
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Al Capone was considered persona non-grata in Miami and when he tried to enter the city, he was arrested with no explicit charges pressed against him. Of course, there were many other instances in which Capone was arrested and accused of one of his many crimes.
From court contempt to carrying a concealed weapon and tax evasion – this last charge would put him in prison for seven years. He had done much more than that as a gangster boss in Chicago. However, after being released from jail, his physical constitution had deteriorated quickly and he died eight years later.
Vince Vaughn - Fighting in Public - April 2001
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Vince Vaughn might be a well-known comedian but that doesn’t mean it stops him from getting into trouble! This mugshot was taken right after his arrest in April 2001. It happened while he was shooting the movie Domestic Disturbance alongside John Travolta and Steve Buscemi.
Vaughn and Buscemi were drinking in a New Hanover Country Bar when they got into a fight. Vaughn was presumably trying to break the fight off when Buscemi got stabbed multiple times and was rushed to the emergency. Vince was charged for fighting in public, charges that were dropped six months later, while Buscemi survived the stabbings. Vince was arrested again in 2018 in California for a DUI.
Josh Brolin - Public Intoxication - January 1, 2013
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Thanos aka Josh Brolin from the Avengers: Endgame is known to have had some legal issues in the past. He’s been arrested a total of three times, that we know of at least. His first time was back in 2004 for domestic violence; the second in 2008 after an altercation in a bar; and the third time, when this mugshot came from, was on 2013’s New Year’s Day for public intoxication. To be fair, that year proved to be a really bad time from him, divorcing his wife Diane Lane one month later and entering rehabilitation in winter. He's grown past all his legal issues now, continuing to have a successful career.
James Brown - Possession of Weapons - 1988
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The Godfather of Soul music might have been a legend music-wise but he sure wasn’t an everyday normal guy. He’d had legal issues and served time more than he could probably care to count. Starting from when he was 16 years old when he served three years in juvie for theft, James Brown lived an eventful life. This mugshot was from 1988. He was arrested multiple times that year with the final one being for aggravated assault, possession of weapons, and failure to stop for police. That arrest had him serve six years in prison. After leaving prison, he was arrested again after his wife called in that he attacked her.
Dennis Hopper - Reckless Driving - 1975
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Everyone knows that the '70s was a crazy time. Dennis Hopper, even though he was one of the biggest talents in Hollywood back then, did have some troubles at that time. This mugshot was taken after he got arrested in New Mexico in 1975 for reckless driving, failure to report an accident, and leaving the scene. These were charges to which he pleaded guilty and paid a fine. Rumors said that he was under the influence at that time especially after admitting to having abused substances in the past. Hopper passed away in 2010 though we last saw him appearing in 2018’s The Other Side of the Wind, a film posthumously released.
Suzanne Somers - Passing Bad Checks - 1970
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In case you don’t recognize the person in this mugshot, it’s Suzanne Somers. The picture was taken way before she became famous with Three’s Company in the late '70s. She was arrested for passing bad checks and later avoided her prosecution by paying back all the money she owed to the company. Suzanne has flourished with many talents after her debut in acting. She started a career as an author to many self-help publications. Now, she is 72 years old and continues to get highly criticized, especially after posting on Instagram an unclothed picture of herself taking a bath!
Sam Shepard - DUI - May 25, 2015
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Sam Shepard was known for his black comedic style in his plays and also for his successful acting career. He was very much loved until his death from complications of his Lou Gehrig’s or motor neuron disease. This mugshot is of Shepard in 2015, two years before his death, after getting arrested for drunken driving in Santa Fe. This was his second arrest for driving while drunk that we know of, including his 2008 record to which he pleaded guilty. In this case, however, Shepard claimed he had a couple of tequila drinks and was safely driving home. He refused to take a breath test and failed the sobriety test.
Robert Iler - Armed Robbery - July 2001
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This is the mugshot of Robert Iler who became recognized for playing A.J. Soprano in HBO’s The Sopranos. He was arrested back in 2001 for armed robbery and possession of marijuana in the upper east side in New York. Even though it might be hard to see why a successful (at the time) actor would go to such lengths to score some cash, it happened. Robert’s acting trail has gone cold ever since The Sopranos stopped airing in 2007. He was last seen two years later in an episode of Law & Order. He’s been known to be staying in Las Vegas and playing poker.
Vince Shlomi - Felony Battery - February 7, 2009
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This is the famous mugshot of The ShamWow guy Vince Shlomi. His biggest acting success was the 1999’s Underground Comedy Movie and has since made a name for himself with his infomercials and ads. In 2009, Vince was arrested for battery after having an altercation with a woman who he claimed was a female escort and bit his tongue and wouldn’t let go. Funny story, truthfully; Vince got much attention after this incident and continued selling his products even more successfully. There is now talk about his wife Melody Mandate filing for divorce in 2018.
Terrence Howard - Assault - 2001
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Terrence Howard is known for playing in action movies and as it seems, his personal life is full of action as well. This mugshot of him was captured in 2001 after allegedly assaulting the flight attendant who asked him to return to his seat. The charges were eventually dropped. However, it wasn’t the last time Terrence had legal troubles for being violent towards women. His ex-wife Michelle Gent has accused him on the court for being violent, and now has a restraining order against him. Terrence maintains his acting career with the TV Show Empire that has been airing since 2015 and we’re expecting to see him in the movie Gully.
Akon - Endangering a Minor - April 2007
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Akon has made a career calling himself a convict. His story is that he’s served three years in prison after being related to vehicle theft. This mugshot though is from a different incident. In 2007, Akon turned himself in after tossing a young fan off the stage. He was arrested for endangering the welfare of a minor. Many people doubted whether Akon was an actual convict or not, but in any case, he decided to wear his nice outfits for the occasion. Akon started a charity project to provide electricity in some countries in Africa in 2014 called Akon Lighting Africa and had seen a lot of success with it.
P. Diddy - Arrested After Club Shooting - December 1999
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Sean Combs, aka P. Diddy, is now the richest hip-hop recording artist worldwide. That doesn’t mean he hasn’t had troubles in his life though! When he was dating J.Lo, the couple got arrested in New York after leaving a club shooting scene in Manhattan. Jennifer wasn’t charged with anything, but Diddy was charged since a stolen gun was found on his car. They arrested Jamal Shyne Barrow for the shooting and he served eight years in prison. Sean Combs’ career has clearly flourished since, and he is now taking care of his kids and his former partner Kimberly Porter's kids. Porter died of pneumonia in 2018.
Phil Spector - Second-Degree Murder - May 29, 2009
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Even though Phil Spector was known to have long beautiful hair, he had to let all that go when he was charged with second-degree murder in 2009 for the murder of Lana Clarkson. Lana was found dead in Spector’s California house in 2003. He stated that her death was accidental. Many years later, the trials continued and he was finally found guilty. He was sentenced to imprisonment for "19 years to life" and is still serving time. Phil’s story was highly publicized. There was even a movie made about him called Phil Spector that was released in 2013.
50 Cent - Selling Drugs - June 29, 1994
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Before being discovered by Eminem and starting a successful career as a rapper, 50 Cent was selling drugs, ever since the '80s. This mugshot is the result of him getting arrested in June 1994 after selling to an undercover police officer. He was arrested again three weeks later which led to him getting sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison. 50 Cent served six months in a boot camp instead. It wasn’t his final legal issue though. He got arrested again in 2002 for possessing weapons and in 2005 for assault and battery. He’s still in showbiz and has appeared in 2018's Escape Plan, whose third part Devil’s Station will be released soon.
Lil' Wayne - Possession of a Weapon & Drugs - January 23, 2008
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Lil' Wayne has been famous ever since he was 11 years old. In all this time, he has had his fair share of legal issues. This mugshot is from his 2008 arrest for possession of dangerous drugs for sale. It wasn’t his first nor his last arrest though. He was arrested before in 2007 and charged with possession of a weapon and marijuana and again in 2010. He ended up having to serve three years in probation and was imprisoned in 2010 but was released 8 months later. Lil' Wayne is currently touring the U.S. alongside other famous hip-hop artists.
Axl Rose - Initiating a Riot - November 1992
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Axl Rose has been arrested over 20 times in his lifetime. This particular mugshot is from 1992, after being arrested for starting a riot during one of his concerts. He was slapped with misdemeanor charges from the riot, charges which were later dropped and Axl walked freely. He ironically stated that he spent his time signing autographs for the police officers in the department. Axl was most recently singing in Rock or Bust World Tour of the band AC/DC as their lead singer and appeared as himself in an episode of the New Looney Tunes in 2018.
Marilyn Manson - Violating Adult Entertainment Code - December 27, 1994
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Known for his provocative and controversial behavior, Marilyn Manson could not have missed this list! He was arrested in 1994 after a concert for violating the adult entertainment code. In other words, he was wearing outfits resembling adult toys when on stage and was later arrested for it. According to him, he was even made to wash off his makeup using the jail toilet. This incident didn’t seem to have affected him at all. He has continued his singing career successfully and he has even announced a 2019 summer tour in the U.S.
Lil' Kim - Possession of Drugs - July 23, 1996
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Lil’ Kim, just like any other rapper who has tasted fame, has had some legal troubles in her time. This mugshot was taken in 1996 when she was arrested for possession of drugs when Biggie Smalls’ house was raided by police officers. That wasn’t her final legal issue though. Lil’ Kim was arrested again and convicted to 366 days of prison in 2005, a jail time which she served entirely and even released an album called The N**** Truth in the same year! She has just announced a new album soon to be released called 9.
David Crosby - Possession of Drugs & Weapons - 1982
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A great example of how some people never learn, David Crosby has been arrested multiple times in his life. This picture was from his first arrest in 1982 when he faced charges of possession of substances and weapons resulting in him spending about nine months in prison. He was arrested again three years later for a DUI, a hit-and-run, and possession of guns and narcotics. Finally, he was arrested again in 2004 -- guess for what? For possessing substances and weapons. Despite everything, the music legend was the subject of a 2019 documentary called David Crosby: Remember My Name.
Scott Weiland - Domestic Violence - 2001
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Scott Weiland was certainly a very troubled individual up until the moment of his death. He was diagnosed with bipolar disease and was abusing several legal and illegal substances. All in all, Scott was a very talented person best known as the lead singer of The Stone Temple Pilots. He was arrested multiple times. This mugshot is from his 2001 arrest in Las Vegas. His wife called 911 on him after getting physical with her during an argument they were having. It wasn’t his first nor last time in jail, however. He was arrested multiple times for buying narcotics as well as several other drunk-driving charges.
DMX - Invalid Driver's License - 2008
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Really, the times DMX has been arrested are countless. This specific picture is from one of his legal troubles in the summer of 2008 in Miami, when he was arrested for not having a valid drivers license. H got apprehended numerous times, mostly for narcotics charges, traffic violations, and animal cruelty, and then followed up by charges on failure to appear on court. His latest 'trouble' was in 2017 when he got charged with tax fraud. After some troubles with his substance dependence problem, he ended up being incarcerated for one year and given three years of supervision upon release and a $2.29-million fine.
Heather Locklear - Battery Against Police & Emergency Personnel - June 2018
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The Dynasty and Melrose Place actress Heather Locklear might have won our hearts and an Emmy for her performances, but she’s surely struggled in her life. She has admitted to having a severe case of anxiety and depression, especially after more than just a couple of public breakdowns. The first image is from her arrest for driving while intoxicated in 2008. The second one is from June 2018 when, after being hospitalized, she was arrested in the 25th in counts of battery against police and emergency personnel. After that, she was hospitalized again.
Ryan O'Neal - Drug Possession - September 2008
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Ryan O’Neal has had four children in his lifespan. All four of them have stated that he was a bad father, abusive, and had a substance addiction. In September 2008, Ryan was visiting his and Farrah Fawcett’s son, Redmond, when they both got arrested for the possession of methamphetamine that was found in Ryan’s bedroom. Ryan was last seen in 2017 playing in Bones as Max Keenan, while Redmond continued on with his legal issues. After allegedly attacking a guy for being gay, Redmond was just sued for over $100 million in damages.
Ozzy Osbourne - Public Intoxication - 1984
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Today, Ozzy Osbourne has an almost healthy on and off relationship with alcohol and other substances. It wasn’t always like that, however. At the peak of his career in the '80s, Ozzy managed to get arrested a bunch of times when intoxicated. One of his arrests was in 1982 for urinating at a national monument in Texas while dressed in his wife’s clothing, but this picture isn’t from that incident. In 1984, he made a comeback in county jail when he was arrested in Memphis and charged with public intoxication. He has left his wild partying phase behind, now and has even announced tour dates in Europe and in the U.S. for 2020.
Zsa Zsa Gabor - Slapping A Police Officer - June 14, 1989
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The 1952’s Moulin Rouge star Zsa Zsa Gabor had a reputation for having an exceptional charm and grace. She did, however, have her ups and downs much like anyone else! Zsa Zsa was arrested in 1989 after having slapped an officer that stopped her for a simple traffic violation. After the court hearing, she was found guilty and also charged for driving without a license and possessing an open bottle of liquor. She was sentenced to three days in jail, a $12.9K fine, and 120 hours of probation. Zsa Zsa lived 99 full years, and died tragically from a cardiac arrest in 2016, after spending five whole years in life support.
Mick Jagger - Drug Possession - May 1966
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Mick Jagger was only 23 years old in 1966 when this mugshot was taken! After the police got tipped, they raided Keith Richards’ house and as a result, Keith and Mick got arrested on a narcotics charge. Jagger spent a few nights in jail until he managed to post bail. The people didn’t take kindly on the charges, however, as they were heavily sentenced - Jagger with a three-month sentence and Richards for an entire year. Thankfully, the sentences were dropped and the band continued its road to fame. Most recently, The Rolling Stones’ U.S and Canada tour planned for spring 2019 had to be postponed due to some health issues.
Brock Lesnar - Possession of Illegal Steroids - January 2001
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Brock Lesnar is a very successful WWE wrestler and mixed martial artist, who's now on his 41st year. He goes by the name of The Beast. In 2001, Brock was arrested for possessing illegal steroids meant for trafficking. After the hearing, The Beast was found innocent and the charges were dropped since the pills in his possession turned out not being steroids but rather some sort of vitamins. Brock has continued his career in WWE and has just concluded in 2019 his second reign as the Universal Champion after losing to the 32-year-old Seth Rollins.
Nicole Polizzi - Acting in a Disorderly Manner - July 30, 2010
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On a lighter note, there is no way that Nicole Polizzi aka Snooki could have missed this list. The Jersey Shore star was arrested back in 2010 for just acting in a disorderly manner. She was, of course, released the same day. Snooki was reportedly annoying some poor and innocent beachgoers resulting in them calling the police. She ended up having to pay a $500 fine and serving two days in probation. Snooki announced her third pregnancy in 2018 through her Instagram account. She and her husband Jionni LaValle are expecting a boy.
Ray Lewis - Aggravated Assault & Murder - June 2000
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This is the mugshot of former NFL player and Baltimore Ravens’ middle linebacker Ray Lewis. In 2000, after a Super Bowl party in Atlanta, a fight stirred up between some of Ray Lewis' friends, and a bunch of people. The fight resulted in two people getting stabbed and eventually dying, Richard Lollar and Jacinth Baker. Lewis along with two of his friends were charged for the murder and aggravated assault. During the trial, it was revealed that the clothes that Lewis was wearing the night of the crime were never found. Lewis was sentenced to 12-months probation, a ban from booze and substances, and a $250K fine. He retired in 2013.
Rick Ross - Drugs & Gun Charges - January 2008
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Rick Ross has been a popular rapper since the 2000s. Maybach Music Group was the record label Ross had founded back in the late 2000s. Ross has gone through a ton of legal troubles over the years but his very first one was back in January 2008. Ross was arrested for drug possession and a gun charge. His most recent run-in with the law was in 2017 when he allegedly kidnapped and assaulted a lands keeper. Despite all these things happening, Ross is still continuing his music career and he even has an upcoming album titled Port of Miami 2: Born to Kill.
Travis Scott - Disorderly Conduct - May 2017
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Travis Scott is one of the most popular rappers in the industry today. What some of you might not have known is that Scott was arrested back in 2017 after he somehow instigated a riot in his concert. Scott pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in 2018 but he never really went to court. He was able to pay off all the fines he had but his counsel had said that he was overcharged. Nonetheless, it wasn't a problem for Scott since he is a very wealthy man. Scott released a new song in April 2019 which is a part of the Game of Thrones soundtrack.
Jenelle Evans - Heroin Possession - April 2013
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Most of you might know reality star Jenelle Evans for appearing on 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom 2. Evans always had a problem with drugs and she has faced many legal problems over the years. In April 2013, she was arrested after she allegedly had heroin on her. It was quite odd since she posted a tweet that she was sober just moments before the arrest. Lucky for Evans, the charges were dropped but she got arrested five more times after that. She was removed from Teen Mom 2 in May 2019 after news broke out that her dog was killed by husband David Eason.
Katt Williams - Gun Possession - November 13, 2006
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Katt Williams is an actor and comedian who has been working in show business since the 2000s. Despite his talent in making people laugh, it seems like Williams has struggled legally so much over the years that he's gotten himself arrested over ten times already. The first time this happened was back in November 2006 when authorities at the Los Angeles International Airport found a gun in his briefcase and it was apparently stolen. Williams spent three days in jail and got three years of probation. In October 2018, Williams was arrested due to assault charges. You can just imagine how much Williams has spent on lawyer costs!
Jerry Garcia - Drug Possession - January 31, 1970
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Jerry Garcia was making a lot of money during the 1960s, thanks to the success he had with his band called Grateful Dead. Garcia had been battling drug addiction for years and in January 1970, he finally got arrested after being caught red-handed. Garcia was arrested for the same thing again in January 1985. While at a rehab clinic back in August 1995, Garcia passed away due to a heart attack. Garcia apparently also struggled with his weight, was diabetic, and he had sleep apnea. An independent music label called Jerry Garcia Music Arts was launched by Jerry Garcia's family in 2018.
Charles Barkley - Drunk Driving - December 22, 1991
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Charles Barkley was an NBA star who was well known for the career he had with the Phoenix Suns. Back in December 1991, Barkley got an assault charge after he allegedly punched someone in the face. He was only acquitted of the charges in June 1992. Barkley got arrested again in December 2008 because of drunk driving. This time, he spent three days in jail and he had to get proper help for his drinking problem. Fortunately, Barkley isn't getting into legal problems anymore these days and he is currently working at Inside the NBA as an analyst.
Jason Kidd - Domestic Violence - January 18, 2001
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Another former NBA player that appears on this list is Jason Kidd. Kidd started playing basketball professionally in the 1990s but his greatest achievement was when he became an NBA champion in 2011 with the Dallas Mavericks. Kidd had already experienced getting arrested back in 2001 due to a domestic violence charge. He allegedly abused his former wife, Joumana Samaha. He got arrested again in 2012 after he was caught driving intoxicated. It seemed that he always was lucky to have gotten out of his legal troubles and today, he is said to be doing okay. Kidd most recently coached the Milwaukee Bucks for four years.
NeNe Leakes - Theft of Services - 1992
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NeNe Leakes is a very popular reality star who rose to fame after she started appearing on The Real Housewives of Atlanta in the late 2000s. But before she even became a TV personality, she actually experienced getting arrested when she was 25 years old. Leakes apparently ripped off her phone company and she was later charged with "theft of services." She had already come clean about everything and she had even mentioned how she was able to change her life since then. Leakes is set to star in a new TV movie titled Ride or Die.
Tommy Lee - Instigating A Riot - October 11, 1999
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Drummer Tommy Lee is best known for the success he had with his band called Mötley Crüe. Just like Travis Scott, Lee was also arrested because of a riot he allegedly started during a concert. As it turned out, in 1999, authorities apprehended Lee for the alleged riot in North Caroline back in 1997. These days, Lee is living a peaceful life and he actually just got married to Vine star Brittany Furlan in February 2019. Lee is not in full retirement yet and his most recent collaboration was with Post Malone back in 2018.
Nicki Minaj - Weapon Possession - December 2003
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Nicki Minaj has such a fruitful career these days but before she was even a huge name, Minaj actually had some humble beginnings. She used to make a living by working as a waitress and it was during her time waiting on tables that she got arrested back in 2003. Minaj was reportedly arrested in New York in December of that year allegedly due to "criminal possession of a weapon." It was cited that she intended to use the weapon. Minaj was apparently 20 years old at that time. Fast forward years later, Minaj is quite busy these days with her successful music career. She just finished with The Nicki Wrld Tour.
Greg Oden - Battery - August 2014
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Greg Oden is a basketball player who is best known for the career he had with the Portland Trail Blazers. Oden said he was retiring back in 2016 but he did take part in The Basketball Tournament in 2018. He is yet another former NBA player who has a mugshot, and this was because he was arrested back in 2014 in Indiana. Oden apparently punched his former girlfriend and he eventually ended up with a battery charge. He didn't really spend time behind bars but he had to go through counseling and spend some money for the fine he was charged with.
Willie Nelson - Drug Possession - May 27, 1974
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Willie Nelson was already a well-known country star by the late 1970s, thanks to the success of his albums like Red Headed Stranger and Shotgun Willie. Nelson was taken into custody by the authorities a number of times due to possession of marijuana. The first time was in Dallas, Texas way back in 1974. After this incident, he was arrested three more times. These days, Nelson is known for the activism work he has been doing for the legality of marijuana. Nelson will be releasing a new album called Ride Me Back Home in June 2019.
Steven Tyler - Drug Possession - March 15, 1967
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Another famous person who was arrested during his younger years was Steven Tyler. He is best known for being the frontman of the popular rock band, Aerosmith. Tyler was arrested back in March 1967 due to drug possession. To be more specific, he had marijuana on him. He was apparently only eighteen years old at the time and he couldn't remember that much about it. Thankfully, this experience never became a problem for him in his journey to success. Tyler and Aerosmith have a Las Vegas residency called Aerosmith: Deuces are Wild which will last until December 2019.
Rakim - Undisclosed Reason - August 2, 1996
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William Griffin, who is popularly known as Rakim, became a popular name in music in the past, thanks to the success of his duo called Eric B. & Rakim. In August 1996, Rakim was arrested in New York. Not many details were revealed about this arrest of his but Rakim was already previously arrested in 1991 due to gun possession. He was also arrested in 2004 because he failed to pay for child support fees. Rakim was always able to bounce back though. His most recent release was the song King's Paradise which was a part of the Luke Cage soundtrack in 2018.
Ol' Dirty Bastard - Drug Possession - December 21, 2001
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Russell Tyrone Jones, who some of you might know as Ol' Dirty Bastard, was one of the original members of the New York rap group called Wu-Tang Clan. Jones was actually arrested numerous times in his life but the mugshot above was taken in December 2001 by the New York State Department of Correctional Services. Jones was arrested for possession of cocaine and he faced a 2-4-year prison sentence. He already previously faced assault and weapon possession charges. Jones overdosed back in 2004 and this ended his life at the age of 35.
Jerry Lee Lewis - Gun Possession & Public Drunkenness - November 22, 1976
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Jerry Lee Lewis became popular in the music scene back in the 1950s. He started out in the rock genre but he eventually transitioned to the country sound during the late 1960s. In November 1976, Lewis got arrested outside the property of the late Elvis Presley because he apparently had a gun on him and was allegedly supposed to shoot Presley. Lewis was also intoxicated while everything was happening. He received public drunkenness and gun possession charges but didn't spend that much time behind bars because he was released after paying a bond worth $250. Lewis reportedly still holds concerts as of March 2019.
Janis Joplin - Disorderly Conduct - November 1969
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Janis Joplin was one of the most popular female rockers from the late 1960s. Like many rock stars from that era, Joplin had a number of legal problems. The mugshot above was taken when Joplin got arrested for disorderly conduct back in November 1969. She reportedly kept shouting at the police during her concert in Tampa. Prior to this, she already got arrested for shoplifting in 1963. Joplin battled drug abuse for years and sadly, this condition would lead to her death in 1970. She was only 27 years old at the time that she died of an overdose.
Jamal Barrow - Assault - April 19, 2002
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Shyne, who was originally born as Jamal Barrow, was pursuing a rap career during the late 1990s. He was already supposed to release an album back in 1999 but he got involved in a shooting incident that changed his life. This was the 'Club New York' incident where P. Diddy and Jennifer Lopez were involved. Barrow faced a ten-year prison sentence back in June 2001 but the mug shot above was taken in April 2002. He started practicing Orthodox Judaism in prison and Moses Michael Levi Barrow later became his new name. Since his 2009 release, Shyne has been performing and making music in Ukraine and Jerusalem.
Donnie Wahlberg - Arson - March 27, 1991
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Donnie Wahlberg is best known for the success he had with his group called New Kids on the Block. His last name sounds familiar because he is actually the brother of actor Mark Wahlberg. Donnie was arrested back in March 1991 because of arson. He had allegedly set a hallway carpet in a Louisville hotel on fire. Because he made public service videos about driving drunk, drug addiction, and fire safety, all the charges against him were dropped. Donnie is living a more peaceful life these days away from any trouble and he continues to appear in his family's reality TV show called Wahlburgers.
George Carlin - Obscenity Laws Violation - July 21, 1972
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Comedian and actor George Carlin was a very busy guy since the 1960s. He worked really hard and at one point, his annual salary was at a whopping $250K. Carlin had a popular routine called Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television and when he performed it at the Summerfest music festival in Milwaukee, they arrested him because he apparently violated obscenity laws. Lucky for Carlin, the charges were eventually dismissed. Carlin passed away back in 2008 due to a cardiac arrest. He was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor months after his death.
Dana Plato - Forged Prescription - January 1992
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Actress Dana Plato gained popularity in the late 1970s owing to the role she had on the TV show, Diff'rent Strokes. By the 1990s, Plato had had a lot of money problems and she was abusing illegal substances. She got arrested back in January 1992 after she was caught forging a diazepam prescription. Plato was behind bars for 30 days and she eventually had to undergo a rehabilitation program. In May 1999, Plato was still lost in her vices and a prescription drug overdose ended up being the cause of her death. It was later confirmed that Plato really intended to end her own life.
Alexei Yagudin - DUI - August 2003
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Alexei Yagudin was a name to beat in the competitive figure skating scene during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He is best known for winning in the Winter Olympics back in 2002. A year later, Yagudin got arrested in Connecticut because he was driving under the influence. Sources said that Yagudin also made an improper lane change and he was speeding. He didn't face jail time and he was able to start touring with Stars on Ice. As of today, Yagudin is the only name in figure skating who has won in all major championships in just one season.
Don King - Manslaughter - May 7, 1958
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Popular boxing promoter Don King is best remembered for the promotions he did for iconic matches like the Thrilla in Manila and The Rumble in the Jungle. King was able to work with a lot of legendary boxers. However, his reputation was eventually ruined after he was convicted of manslaughter. King's first controversial incident was back in 1954 when he shot someone who was attempting to rob a gambling house he owned. Then apparently, he would be apprehended other times until the late '60s. In 1967, he killed an employee of his who owed him $600. King served almost four years in jail but he was pardoned in 1983.
Elvis Presley - Assault & Battery - October 1956
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King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, is one of the biggest icons in the music industry. Presley was arrested back in 1956 due to some assault charges given to him after he got into an altercation at a service station. Presley had luck on his side because the charges were dismissed. Presley's mugshot could easily be mistaken for an ad because he just looked so good. You can also see that he already sported a cool hairstyle during that time. Presley's life sadly came to an end back in 1977 due to a heart attack.
Michael Irvin - Unpaid Speeding Ticket & Drug Paraphernalia Possession - November 25, 2005
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Michael Irvin is a former NFL star who enjoyed playing for the Dallas Cowboys for eleven years. Irvin takes pride in being a three-time Super Bowl champion. After Irvin entered retirement, he found himself in a lot of legal troubles. The mugshot above was taken during his November 2005 arrest. Irvin was pulled over by the authorities because he forgot to settle a speeding ticket. They later searched his vehicle and they were able to find drug paraphernalia. Irvin was eventually released despite his Class C misdemeanor charge. In 2009, Irvin was seen on TV as one of the contestants on Dancing with the Stars.
Terry Collins - Drunk Driving - June 2002
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Baseball manager Terry Collins is best known for managing the New York Mets. He stepped down from the post after the 2017 season but he is now the General Manager's special assistant. Back in June 2002, Collins was arrested due to drunk driving. Authorities confirmed Collins was intoxicated through a Breathalyzer and sobriety test. The mugshot above was taken at the Richmond Country lockup. Collins gave a guilty plea for the charges thrown at him but everything eventually got settled. His first managing gig since the incident was with the Orix Buffaloes.
Warren Sapp - Domestic Battery - February 7, 2010
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Many of you might remember Warren Sapp for the eight-year career he had with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They are known for being the champions during Super Bowl XXXVII. Sapp had faced a domestic battery charge back in February 2010 after he allegedly choked his girlfriend at that time. He ended up with a $1.5K bail bond and the mug shot above was taken in the Miami-Dade County jail. Sapp didn't need to spend that much on a lawyer because the charges were eventually dropped a month later. In 2013, Sapp was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Big Show - Allegedly Exposing Himself To A Motel Employee - December 1998
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The Big Show is a very popular wrestler who has been pursuing wrestling since the 1990s. As of today, you can catch him on WWE's SmackDown brand. The Big Show was taken into custody in Memphis back in December 1998 after a female employee at a motel accused him of exposing himself to her out of nowhere. The Big Show did get a mugshot taken but he didn't really face any prison sentence or even head to court because of the lack of evidence. The Big Show was reportedly at Memphis at that time because World Championship Wrestling had an event in the area.
Kimora Lee Simmons - Reckless Driving - July 26, 2004
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Many of you surely know of fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons because she starred in a number of reality shows over the years. But before Simmons even made it big, she found herself in a two-mile chase back in July 2004 that led to her getting arrested. Simmons' driving was not the only issue because she was also charged with possession of marijuana. She gave a guilty plea in August 2005 and she eventually ended up being on probation for six months. Simmons has no legal troubles anymore and she is busy raising her kids with hubby Tim Leissner.
Michelle Rodriguez - DUI - December 2005
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Actress Michelle Rodriguez first rose to fame when she appeared in Girlfight but she really became a big star when she started appearing in the Fast & Furious movies. Rodriguez did some crazy driving in the movie and it seems like she has encountered problems with her driving as well in real life. Back in December 2005, Rodriguez faced a DUI charge and she eventually gave a guilty plea in April 2006. She spent a total of five days behind bars and she had to pay a $500 fine. Rodriguez hasn't stopped acting yet and she is set to star in an upcoming movie titled Dreamland.
Jim Morrison – Petty Larceny - September 28, 1963
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Jim Morrison was the lead man of the band The Doors, but way before that, he was causing havoc at a football game. After getting drunk due to alcohol abuse, Morrison got a little creative and decided that stealing someone’s umbrella and the helmet of a cop were the things to do to have a good time. Needless to say, he was arrested, but he only had to pay a small fine for his disorderly conduct. He is still remembered for being one of the most influential figures in rock music despite his early death in 1971 at only 27 years old.
Frank Sinatra – Adultery – November 27, 1938
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This would probably not happen in this century, at least not in the United States, but back in the late ‘30s, a very young Frank Sinatra was charged with adultery. He was 23 then. Frank had gotten intimate with a married woman, which was reason enough to go to jail and pay a heavy fine. Frank was always known as a success with women, with his incredible charisma and great voice. He sold more than 150 million records around the globe and had four marriages, the last one being with Barbara Marx who was with him until his death in 1998.
Bill Gates – Driving Without a License - December 13, 1977
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Doesn’t he look like the ultimate good guy in this picture? And we do have to say that the camera caught it right, as Gates is known for his multiple philanthropic initiatives. However, before becoming the founder of Microsoft and a billionaire, Gates was caught driving without a license. Furthermore, he dared to continue driving despite there being a stop sign. We’re pretty sure that even if his license expires now, Gates won’t have a problem finding a chauffeur to drive him. Gates has given away approximately $45 billion through the foundation he leads with his wife.
Johnny Cash – Smuggling Drugs - October 4, 1965
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This wasn’t Johnny’s first rodeo as, throughout his life, he got arrested seven times! The one that took place on October 4, 1965, was the most famous one. Johnny decided that it might be a good idea to put the huge amount of prescription drugs he had acquired in Mexico inside his guitar case. At El Paso, Texas, he was detained after getting off the plane and the police found more than 600 amphetamine pills and over 400 sedatives. Given that the narcotics had been prescribed, he got a $1K fine and a suspended sentence but it could’ve been much worse.
Kurt Cobain – Trespassing – May 25, 1986
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Kurt Cobain found trouble with the law before he was even in his twenties. Apparently, he had been under the influence of alcohol while exploring the neighborhood and ended up on the roof of an abandoned warehouse, which involved trespassing into private premises. No sentences were passed and Cobain continued on with his life and managed to become a youth idol for many. Nirvana is remembered as one of the greatest bands of all time. However, Cobain wouldn’t be there to continue building his legend, as he passed away when he was only 27 years old in 1994.
David Bowie – Drug Possession – March 25, 1976
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David Bowie was an example of reinvention and innovation during his entire career. The ‘70s were some of his best years as he did a lot for the music industry in terms of introducing an entirely new type of performance. It was in this decade, specifically in 1976, that he was arrested by the Rochester police in the state of New York for having drugs with him. Three more people were arrested but the charges would later be dismissed. David continued to have a prolific career and released many albums, with the last one being Blackstar, which he released two days before he passed away in 2016.
Jay-Z – Felony Assault – December 1, 1999
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Night clubs might not be the safest of places. At a Manhattan night club, Jay-Z stabbed executive Lance Rivera in the abdomen, with no lethal consequences. Although he pleaded not guilty at first, he eventually pleaded guilty to the charge which had been reduced to a misdemeanor. He was sentenced to three years of probation. Jay-Z is recognized as one of the most influential rappers and producers. He is also inclined towards giving back, as he has set up his own foundation, whose purpose is to help and pave the way for kids to go to college and have the possibility of continuing their formation.
Matthew McConaughey – Drug Possession – October 10, 1999
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Matthew McConaughey was arrested while having a lot of fun. And we meant it when we say that, apparently, the actor was doing drugs and this ended up with him playing the bongos while undressed. He was released and eventually the charges were dropped. He proceeded with his very successful career and for his performance in Dallas Buyers’ Club, he won the Academy Award in the Best Actor category. His newest project, The Beach Bum co-stars rapper Snoop Dogg and is currently in theaters. The project certainly is fitting for Matthew’s more laid-back style and personality than other roles he has played.
Tim Allen –Drug Trafficking - February 10, 1978
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Tim Allen might be making us all laugh with Last Man Standing –which was recently renewed for a second season- but no one was laughing at the Kalamazoo International Airport in 1978 when Tim Allen was arrested for drug trafficking. He pleaded guilty and served two years in jail. He then moved to Los Angeles, where he decided to go for a career in comedy. He first became a stand-up performer and he rose to fame for his role on Home Improvement. Being on the screen wasn’t his only dream as he also sold numerous publications.
Jane Fonda – Drug Smuggling - November 3, 1970
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Can you imagine getting arrested for carrying vitamins? This was allegedly the reason why Jane Fonda was arrested back in 1970. She expressed a strong belief that the order came directly from the White House, given the fact that she was going on a North American tour speaking against the then-ongoing Vietnam War. Fonda is known equally for her talent as an actress, which has earned her two Academy Awards, and for her activism in many different causes. A fighter for justice, she has proven to be resilient and has no plans on leaving the screen yet. She currently stars on Netflix’s Grace & Frankie.
Larry King – Grand Larceny - December 20, 1971
Larry King might now have a net worth estimated at $150 million, but way before becoming one of the most famous talk show hosts and radio personalities, King got into trouble. He owed some big bucks to a financier and he was unable to pay, which landed him directly on jail. He didn’t serve any time for it but this mugshot will prevail for eternity. Currently, King hosts a program titled Larry King Now, on the streaming platform Hulu and he shows no signs of retiring at his 85 years of age.