Ex-Hollywood Madam Fleiss Arrested

Thu Feb 7, 2008 10:02 PM EST
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PAHRUMP — Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss was arrested Thursday on charges of illegal possession of prescription drugs and driving under the influence, authorities said.

Fleiss was pulled over at about 9:30 a.m. by sheriff's deputies responding to a report of a possible drunken driver, the Nye County sheriff's office said.

Fleiss, 42, and a passenger in the car, John Owen, were found to be under the influence of a controlled substance, the sheriff's office said. Fleiss had prescription medication but could not produce a valid prescription, the sheriff's office said.

Fleiss was arrested on four counts, including possession of dangerous drugs without a prescription and driving under the influence. Owen, 53, was arrested on charges of being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

A call seeking comment to a cell phone believed to be Fleiss' went unanswered Thursday, and there was no number for Owen listed in the Pahrump directory. Sheriff's deputies said they did not know if either had an attorney.

She posted bail of $1,376, while Owen posted bail of $1,264. Both were released.

Fleiss operates a coin-operated laundry, called Dirty Laundry, in this desert town 60 miles west of Las Vegas. She moved to Nye County in late 2005, after having been jailed in California for running a prostitution ring.

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cynna66

Big surprise. She is a weird looking creature. She could be a Smilex girl for the Joker.

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Reply#1 - Fri Feb 8, 2008 12:30 AM EST
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dingler

makes you wonder if those lips came that way or it was a job related condition

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Reply#2 - Fri Feb 8, 2008 12:37 AM EST
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cynna66

Wow! That had me dyin' ... I had a comment in response, but I think it would be wholly inappropriate, so I'll refrain from making it. *smirks*

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#2.1 - Fri Feb 8, 2008 12:45 AM EST
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Pamela Drew

Best comment award dingler!! The collagen isn't quite the improvement those LA ladies seem to think.

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#2.2 - Fri Feb 8, 2008 2:09 AM EST
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quixiotic

This has my vote for worst mugshot ever.

Worst. Mugshot. Ever.

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Reply#3 - Fri Feb 8, 2008 3:04 AM EST
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cynna66

I dunno, that Nick Nolte one was pretty awful.

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#3.1 - Fri Feb 8, 2008 6:47 AM EST
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quixiotic

It didn't give me nightmares... LOL

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#3.2 - Fri Feb 8, 2008 7:02 AM EST
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Robert Blevins - AB of Seattle

This mug shot could give you nightmares. Don't dwell on it too long.

The one good thing is that the picture makes you appreciate your own mate a little more...

Arggghhh! Horrible photo.

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Reply#4 - Fri Feb 8, 2008 3:17 AM EST
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dhhensler

She is nasty looking!!!

That image will be burned into my retinas for days....aaaahhhh.

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