Ethan Cutkosky was arrested in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday, November 1, for driving under the influence, authorities confirm to Us Weekly.
Burbank Police tell Us the Shameless star, 18, was pulled over at approximately 10:30 p.m. after his orange BMW was spotted straddling traffic lanes. He was taken into custody after failing field sobriety tests.
“Upon contacting Mr. Cutkosky, police officers smelled the distinct odor of burnt marijuana,” the statement read. “Mr. Cutkosky told the officers he had smoked marijuana earlier in the evening. The police officers conducted a DUI investigation which resulted in the arrest of Mr. Cutkosky on suspicion of DUI, drugs.”
The actor was released several hours later on a citation. The results of his blood-alcohol tests are still pending.
Us Weekly has reached out to Cutkosky’s rep.
Cutkosky has played Carl Gallagher — the second youngest son of William H. Macy‘s character, Frank Gallagher — on the Showtime dramedy since it premiered in January 2011. Cutkosky’s character is known for having a rebellious side and even found himself in a juvenile detention center at one point in the series.
Prior to his role on Shameless, the actor appeared in The Unborn, Conviction and a 2013 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
