LOS ANGELES - Scott Weiland was arrested for driving under the
influence of a drug after he crashed his car, but his publicist says
it was a minor accident and denies the allegations.
The Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer, who has a
history of drug problems, was driving on a state highway Nov. 21 when
he had the accident.
The singer was arrested after an officer noticed he showed "signs of
impairment" and failed field sobriety tests, according to a police
report obtained by the celebrity site TMZ.com.
Weiland, 40, was taken to the Van Nuys Jail where he refused to take
a blood or urine test, according to the police report. He was booked
and released on $40,000 bail. His next court appearance was set for
Dec. 13.
Weiland's publicist said in a statement that Weiland was involved in
a "minor accident," but denies he was driving under the influence.
"Scott was not driving under the influence of a drug, legal or
illegal," Kristine Ashton-Magnuson said. "He voluntarily took a
breathalyzer test which the defense believes registers well within
the legal limit."
"He is anxious to get to court ... and clear this matter up," she
said.
The statement doesn't specify whether Weiland denies driving under
the influence of drugs or of alcohol.
