Antonio Tarver $200,000 Gambling Debt At Center of Arrest
10:34 AM PT -- TMZ Sports has now obtained the original criminal complaint filed against Tarver in Nevada in 2013 ... which shows he was charged with fraud and theft for taking out the money in 2012 and never paying it back.
According to the criminal complaint, both charges are felonies ... which means Tarver could be facing some real slammer time.
Former boxing champ Antonio Tarver never paid back $200,000 in gambling markers to the Wynn Las Vegas from a gambling binge in 2012 ... so says a lawsuit obtained by TMZ Sports.
Tarver was arrested in Florida over the weekend on a warrant out of Nevada -- the arrest documents were vague about the nature of the alleged offense.
Now, we know ... Tarver is the target of a criminal investigation for allegedly not settling several gambling markers he took at the Wynn during a 4-day gambling binge in July 2012.
According to the Wynn, Tarver took out $50k on July 24, 2012 ... another $50k on July 26 ... and $100k on July 27 ... totaling $200k.
Besides the criminal investigation, Wynn is also suing Tarver for the cash in civil court in Nevada ... the same way he went after Joe Francis when the "Girls Gone Wild" honcho flaked on a $2 MILLION marker.
Antonio Tarver Boxer Arrested In Florida
2:48 PM PT -- According to court records, Tarver's legal problems in Nevada stem from a beef with the Wynn Las Vegas ... and it appears Wynn is accusing Tarver of not paying back a gambling marker.
The records show that Wynn went after Tarver for "breach of contract" ... which happens to be the same accusation that Wynn made against "Girls Gone Wild" honcho Joe Francis for allegedly not paying back a $2 million gambling marker he took out in 2007.
Former boxing champ Antonio Tarver -- who also appeared in "Rocky Balboa" -- was arrested in Florida on Saturday stemming from a warrant out for his arrest in Nevada.
Law enforcement sources tell us the 45-year-old fighter was pulled over by the Florida Highway Patrol for a routine "tag violation" ... and during the stop, the trooper noticed the warrant.
According to reports, Tarver was wanted in Nevada for failing to appear in court. Apparently, Tarver was out on bail at the time he skipped court ... so the bench warrant was issued.
We're still working on finding out details from the original Nevada court case ... but it appears he's accused of writing bad checks.
Now, Tarver is locked up in FL -- but officials in Nevada are looking to extradite him back to the Silver State.
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'Breaking Bad' Fan Busted for Cooking Meth In Los Pollos Hermanos T-Shirt
If you're gonna get popped for cooking meth, you might as well dress the part -- some 21-year-old was just arrested in Illinois for making crystal meth inside his house ... and he was hauled in wearing a Los Pollos Hermanos t-shirt from "Breaking Bad."
The Smoking Gun broke the story ... cops pounced on Daniel Kowalski after receiving a tip that he was cooking glass again ... following his first meth arrest in July.
When cops busted Kowalski on Monday ... they claim they discovered glass beakers, burners, chemicals, and instructional materials for making controlled substances in his house.
Kowalski's reportedly been charged with four felonies, including possession of a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials.
Gus would be proud.
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Justin Bieber Weed Found in Seized Escalade
Atlanta cops found marijuana in the Escalade that was seized at Justin Bieber's house Tuesday ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ broke the story ... cops took possession of the vehicle after they arrested the driver and bodyguard for allegedly stealing a photog's camera at a fun house Bieber rented for the day.
According to the police report -- obtained by TMZ -- after the vehicle was towed to police headquarters it was inspected and cops found pot -- less than an ounce. They also found 2 large glass smoking pipes with weed residue.
Law enforcement says there wasn't enough pot to charge anyone with a crime.
As for whose marijuana ... according to the police report the driver told cops he had no knowledge of what was in the back of the vehicle -- where the pot was found. He added it's common for him NOT to ask questions.
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Rapper Young Thug Thuggin' In Atlanta Jail Cell
Rapper Young Thug is living up to his name ... living the thug life in a jail cell ... after getting busted by Atlanta cops.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... Mr. Thug was pulled over Tuesday afternoon for reckless driving and what cops call "laying drags" -- driving in a circular or zig-zag motion. They also popped him for driving without a seat belt.
We're told ... when cops ran his license ... they found an outstanding warrant for drug possession and that's all she wrote.
YT is a hot new Atlanta rapper ... who says he just signed a big deal with Cash Money.
2:30 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, Thug threw a gun out of his car window while police were trying to pull him over. When they searched the car, we're told cops also found Xanax pills.
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CU Football Player TASED BY COPS After Allegedly Choking Woman
University of Colorado football player Jeffrey Hall was TASED by police over the weekend after allegedly choking out a woman at a house party in Boulder ... cops say.
Hall -- a sophomore defensive back -- allegedly went berserk just before midnight on Friday ... "choking out" former member of the CU's women's track and field team.
When cops arrived to the scene, Hall allegedly rushed after the woman again in an aggressive manner -- and when cops stopped in, Hall allegedly called them all "pigs."
Cops say Hall continued to act aggressively, accusing the cops of targeting black men ... and continuing to try to lunge at the woman ... so they broke out the taser and shocked the guy -- TWICE.
Eventually, the 19-year-old was arrested for assault, assault on a police officer, resisting arrest,, obstruction of a police and possession of alcohol by a minor.
Hall has reportedly been suspended by the team.
Ex-WWE Star Matt Hardy Cops Plea in Domestic Violence Case I Promise I'll Be Good!
Former WWE superstar Matt Hardy just played a round of legal "Let's Make a Deal" in Virginia -- stay out of trouble for 2 full years ... and you won't go to jail for beating up your wife.
Hardy and his wife Reby Sky have each pled "No Contest" to assault and battery charges stemming from a violent domestic altercation at a Virginia motel back in January ... in which both Matt and Reby emerged bloody and bruised.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... in exchange for the pair of "no contest" pleas, Hardy and Sky are required to complete an anger management course, pay some court fees and stay out of trouble for 2 years ... and the case will be dismissed.
As for the marriage ... we're told Matt and Reby are still together and plan on staying that way.
'Party Down South' Star Busted for Mardi Gras Burglary
"Party Down South" star Lyle Boudreaux celebrated Mardi Gras in true redneck fashion -- in the pokey -- Louisiana cops busted him after he allegedly stole a credit card to fund his drunken revelry.
The police chief in Maurice, LA tells TMZ ... Boudreaux was at a Mardi Gras parade outside of Lafayette when he allegedly went into an unlocked car ... rifled through a purse in the car ... and stole a credit card from a wallet.
We're told Boudreaux tossed the wallet on the ground next to the car ... someone saw the whole thing and contacted the owner. Cops were called ... and found Lyle drinking at a nearby saloon. Cops say he used the credit card to open up a bar tab.
The 28-year-old was charged with burglary of a vehicle ... and eventually released on $10K bond.
Lyle needs that raise from CMT more than ever.
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Redskins Tight End Fred Davis COTTON-MOUTHED MUG SHOT After DUI Bust
TMZ Sports has obtained Fred Davis' mug shot ... taken moments after the troubled Washington Redskins tight end was arrested for DUI in Virginia on Thursday.
Davis was arrested at 3:45 PM -- and hauled to a nearby station where he was booked and posed for an angry mug shot, in which he looks like he's dying for some water.
It's been a bad week for the 28-year-old -- on Wednesday, the NFL suspended him indefinitely for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Davis insists he was merely taking a substance that was not FDA approved.
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Bree Walker Arrested for DUI ... Her Pit Bull Goes to Pokey Too
Bree freed her pup Petey after she got out of jail. We're told she had to pay $100 to get him out of Animal Control custody.
Bree Walker, a famous 80s news anchor and reporter ... was busted for DUI in Orange County, CA -- and her poor dog was also taken into custody ... TMZ has learned.
Anaheim police arrested Walker around 12:30 AM Wednesday after she was initially pulled over for running a red light.
Police smelled booze ... put her through a field sobriety test -- which they say she failed -- and 61-year-old Walker was taken to jail.
Law enforcement sources tell us Walker's pit bull Petey was in the car with her, but since Bree lives in L.A. County ... no one was available to pickup the dog. We're told animal control took custody of Petey.
Walker -- who was once married to famed sportscaster Jim Lampley -- was booked for misdemeanor DUI, and released a few hours later ... aka once she sobered up.
Unclear at this point if she sprung Petey yet.
Walker worked local news in New York, L.A., and San Diego -- and did a stint in rehab for booze a few years ago.
Born with a congenital condition called syndactylism -- a fusing of fingers and/or toes -- Walker was also a famous advocate for the disabled.
3 Doors Down Bassist Another DUI Mug Shot
3 Doors Down bassist Todd Harrell has figured out a way to spruce up his DUI mug shot ... with a blue do-rag and a goofy grin.
Harrell was arrested last night in D'Iberville, Miss. ... police say they found him slumped over the steering wheel at an intersection.
According to cops ... the DUI involves some sort of drug ... not alcohol.
Harrell has a serious DUI history ... he was busted for killing someone last April and charged with
vehicular homicide. His car struck a pickup truck, killing the driver. Cops say he was under the influence of alcohol and Rx pills. The criminal case is pending.
His first brush with DUI was back in July 2012. So he's no stranger to driving under the influence. He was convicted but did no jail time ... he was required to take an alcohol ed course.
We're guessing he flunked.
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'Thicker Than Water' Star ARRESTED For Turning Her Kid Into a Truant
Brooklyn Tankard -- one of the stars of Bravo's "Thicker than Water" -- won't be winning any Mom of the Year awards ... she just got popped for allowing her kid to skip school.
Tankard -- known as "Queen Brooklyn" on the show -- was stopped by cops in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for a traffic offense ... and a license check turned up some outstanding warrants ... including one for "Failure to Cause Child to Attend School."
According to court docs ... Tankard's 10-year-old daughter, Diamond, had 16 unexcused absences from school ... and had another 35 unexcused tardies.
So they arrested Brooklyn for not forcing her kid to go to school.
She was booked and released.
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Roddy White Arrested In Atlanta Over Bad Window Tint
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White was arrested in Atlanta this morning ... and it's all because the guy was rollin' around town with tinted windows.
Law enforcement tells TMZ Sports ... cops pulled over White's Audi A8 for speeding around 3:16 AM ... and during the stop, they noticed a warrant out for Roddy's arrest.
Turns out ... in February 2013, White was cited for having non-transparent tinting on his car window -- and he was required to appear in court the following month.
But officials say White blew off his court date -- so a judge issued a warrant.
The 32-year-old was arrested and hauled to a nearby station -- where he was booked and posed for a smiling mug shot.
Law enforcement tells us Roddy was very cooperative and couldn't have been nicer during the situation.
He was eventually released on $168 bond.
'Monster-in-Law' Arrest Woman Jailed For Overdue Video Rental
An out-of-business video store in South Carolina just taught a former customer a very hard lesson -- DON'T BAIL ON RETURNING VIDEOS OR YOU'LL BE ARRESTED!!!!!
Kayla Finley was arrested Thursday when she visited the Pickens County Sheriff's Office on an unrelated matter ... and according to reports cops discovered she had a nearly 10-year-old warrant.
Turns out Kayla allegedly rented "Monster-in-Law" from Dalton Video in 2005 but never returned it ... so the store owner got the police involved before going out of business.
It's unclear when Dalton Video went out of business ... but cops say they've been trying to get in touch with her about the warrant for years and never heard back.
Kayla swore she never got a notice -- but was hauled off to jail anyway ... and released a few hours later on bond.
The charge she's facing: "failure to return rented video cassette."
Fun Fact: "Monster-in-Law" has a 16% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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'Cheer Perfection' Star Coaching Kids Again After Drug Arrest
The cheerleading coach from "Cheer Perfection" who got busted for marijuana a month ago ... is back in the gym coaching young kids again ... and parents are pissed.
TMZ broke the story ... Ronald Dunlap -- co-owner of the gym featured on the TLC reality show -- was busted on January 15 with another coach for possession of pot and drug paraphernalia.
Now parents at the gym tell us Dunlap was back leading classes at Cheer Time Revolution last week. We're told many parents are angry because they never got a heads up he was coming back.
Dunlap's wife and CTR co-owner ... Alisha had suspended him indefinitely due to a zero tolerance drug policy. Alisha now tells us her husband was only back temporarily because they were "short-staffed" one day.
She added CTR is in the process of drug testing all staff members -- and once Dunlap tests clean ... he'll be back permanently.
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Trinidad James Off the Hook For Weed Arrest
Trinidad James may have looked baked out of his mind in the mug shot after his arrest last week ... but pics don't convict ...so James is walking ... TMZ has learned.
James was busted Friday for possession of marijuana after lighting up in his Mississippi Holiday Inn hotel room -- but after further investigation, cops have backed off the case.
We asked repeatedly why they won't even present the case to prosecutors ... but we got nothin'.
On second look ... we take back what we said earlier ... that pics don't convict.