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Former U.S. congressman arrested in Zimbabwe. Former U.S. Rep. Melvin Jay Reynolds has been arrested in Zimbabwe on suspicion of possessing pornography.
Heather Locklear Arrested on DUI Charge. Heather Locklear was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Saturday evening in Santa Barbara County, Calif. Soon after, the witness â who apparently didnât recognize the actress â spotted Locklear, 47, stopped on a nearby highway, exiting her vehicle.