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Kiefer Sutherland Arrested in Hollywood After Alleged Rideshare Driver Assault

The case centers on alleged criminal threats, with Hollywood Division detectives investigating and a Feb. 2 court appearance set.

Overview

  • LAPD says Sutherland entered a rideshare vehicle near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue around 12:15 a.m., assaulted the driver and made criminal threats.
  • Jail records show he was booked on suspicion of criminal threats and released hours later on a $50,000 bond.
  • Police said the driver did not require medical treatment at the scene.
  • Detectives from the LAPD’s Hollywood Division are investigating, and Sutherland’s representatives have not responded to requests for comment.
  • NBC Los Angeles first reported the arrest, and some outlets cite an unconfirmed TMZ account about what was allegedly said during the incident.