Kiefer Sutherland Arrested Over Alleged Assault of Ride-Share Driver...

Skip to main content January 13, 2026 Kiefer Sutherland on Jan. 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, CA. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association Kiefer Sutherland was arrested Monday morning following an alleged ride-share altercation with a driver, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. NBC4 reported the news that officers responded to a radio call involving Sutherland and a ride-share driver in the Hollywood area and that the 59-year-old actor is being accused of assaulting the driver after entering the vehicle. According to the LAPD, he was arrested on suspicion of felony criminal threats, and records indicated he was released from custody on $50,000 bond with an initial court date scheduled for Feb. 2. A representative for Sutherland did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Sutherland was previously charged with drunk driving in 2007, his fourth DUI since 1989, and later pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 48 days in jail. Trending Stories Where Do the Grateful Dead Go From Here? Scenarios for the Post-Bob Weir Era Timothy Busfield Still Can't Be Located After Child Sex Abuse Claims, U.S. Marshals Step In Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ Creator Who Courted Controversy, Dead at 68 My Chemical Romance Delay First Show of the Black Parade 2026 Tour In 2009, he once again ran into legal issues for allegedly head-butting fashion designer Jack McCollough in New York. Sutherland and McCollough issued a joint statement after the incident. “I am sorry about what happened that night and sincerely regret that Mr. McCollough was injured,” Sutherland wrote in the statement. The actor and musician is widely known for his portrayal of Jack Bauer in 24, winning a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe award for his starring role in the Fox series. He would later play POTUS on ABC’s Designated Survivor and make his debut as a country singer-songwriter in 2016. Judge Guts Rebel Wilson's Lawsuit Against 'The Deb' Producer, Allows Probe of 'Smear' Websites Nancy Dillon Nikki Glaser Didn't Want to Reduce Politics, ICE, Trump to Jokes at Golden Globes: 'It's Not Funny' No Laughing Matter Larisha Paul Timothy Busfield Turns Himself in, Denies Child Sex Abuse Claims: 'I Did Not Do Anything' COURTS AND CRIME Cheyenne Roundtree Timothy Busfield Still Can't Be Located After Child Sex Abuse Claims, U.S. Marshals Step In COURTS AND CRIME Cheyenne Roundtree Colleen Hoover Reveals She Underwent Cancer Treatment Health Update Larisha Paul Go to PMC.com Most Popular Oscar Predictions: ‘Sinners’ Could Shatter the All-Time Nomination Record as International Films Hope for Recognition Dolly Parton Says She Will Not Attend 80th Birthday Celebration at Grand Ole Opry Kate Reportedly 'Left Absolutely Devastated' by William's 'Brutal' Decision—She Was 'Distraught' Amid Widespread Humanities Cuts, Elite Universities Suspend or Reduce Art History Graduate Admissions You might also like Assassin Drama Pilot ‘Protection’ Set at NBC From ‘Gossip Girl’ Boss Josh Safran and Jenna Bush Hager 8 minutes ago 22 Best Galentine’s Day Gifts in 2026: Sweet & Thoughtful Ideas to Celebrate Your Mom Friends 3 hours ago Ruben Toledo Receives Andrew Markopoulos Award 33 minutes ago Sound Editors Nominations Include ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ Riverside Church Trial: Ex-Coach Testifies to Witnessing Abuse 2 hours ago Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Rolling Stone, LLC. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.com VIP