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12-27-2009, 10:15 PM
Sheen accused of weapon use before arrest
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- Authorities say actor Charlie Sheen has been accused of using a weapon in an alleged case of domestic violence in Aspen.
Sheen spent part of Christmas Day in jail after being arrested at a home in the Colorado ski resort town. Sheen, the star of CBS' "Two and a Half Men," was taken to the Pitkin County jail and booked for investigation of second-degree assault and menacing, both felonies, along with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. He wasn't charged and was released later Friday after posting an $8,500 bond. Prosecutors will determine whether to file charges.
Police spokeswoman Stephanie Dasaro did not provide details Sunday on what kind of weapon Sheen is accused of using. Earlier, Dasaro declined to name Sheen's accuser, citing a department policy prohibiting the identification of potential victims in domestic violence cases.
Sheen's lawyer didn't return a telephone call Sunday seeking comment.
The 44-year-old actor was taken into custody by officers responding to a 911 call from a house in this ski resort town, about 200 miles west of Denver.
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- Authorities say actor Charlie Sheen has been accused of using a weapon in an alleged case of domestic violence in Aspen.
Sheen spent part of Christmas Day in jail after being arrested at a home in the Colorado ski resort town. Sheen, the star of CBS' "Two and a Half Men," was taken to the Pitkin County jail and booked for investigation of second-degree assault and menacing, both felonies, along with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. He wasn't charged and was released later Friday after posting an $8,500 bond. Prosecutors will determine whether to file charges.
Police spokeswoman Stephanie Dasaro did not provide details Sunday on what kind of weapon Sheen is accused of using. Earlier, Dasaro declined to name Sheen's accuser, citing a department policy prohibiting the identification of potential victims in domestic violence cases.
Sheen's lawyer didn't return a telephone call Sunday seeking comment.
The 44-year-old actor was taken into custody by officers responding to a 911 call from a house in this ski resort town, about 200 miles west of Denver.