Already have an account?
Get back to the

Nick Stahl Arrested at Porn Shop for Alleged Lewd Act

1356715994_nick stahl 467
Nick Stahl on January 12, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

Here's hoping 2013 is a better year for Nick Stahl.

The Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines star was arrested Thursday, Dec. 27, for allegedly committing a lewd act at a porn paraphernalia and movie shop in Los Angeles, TMZ reports.

Related: PHOTOS: Celebrity mugshots

According to the site, LAPD undercover vice officers were conducting a routine check of the store when they discovered Stahl, 33, "touching himself" in a private booth. Law enforcement promptly took him into custody and charged him with lewd conduct, a misdemeanor.

Leaving the police station alone a few hours later, the star told reporters that the whole thing had been a "misunderstanding."

Related: PHOTOS: Star meltdowns

In any case, the incident caps an already-bizarre year for the actor. In May, he was reported missing by his wife, Rose Murphy, after he dropped off the grid for several days, reportedly to check himself into rehab. A month later, upon leaving the treatment program against doctors' advice, he vanished a second time, resurfacing again in July.

Related: PHOTOS: Celebrity rehab centers

"He wants to be well," Murphy told E! News after his first disappearance. "He's a good man and we want him home so we can help him."

In this article

Got a Tip form close button
Got a tip for US?
We're All Ears for Celebrity Buzz!