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Vince Vaughn reportedly been charged with DUI

Published:Friday | September 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM
AP Booking photo of actor Vince Vaughn.

Vince Vaughn has reportedly been charged with DUI, after being arrested in California almost three months ago.

The Hollywood star was arrested at a checkpoint in Manhattan Beach on June 10, with the police accusing Vaughn of being uncooperative when officers asked him and his passenger to step out of their vehicle. Vince, 48, has now been charged with DUI and disobeying an officer, according to TMZ.

Manhattan Beach police has confirmed it held a DUI and driver's license checkpoint event from 8 p.m. on the Saturday evening until 3 a.m. the Sunday morning. In a Facebook post, the police explained: "The purpose of the checkpoint is to promote public safety, increase the awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving, and deter impaired driving and unlicensed driving."

Vince who was arrested at around 1 a.m. was charged with DUI, and resisting, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which said that the actor's passenger was also arrested and charged with public intoxication.

The actor who has starred in a string of hit movies and TV shows during his career, including 'Old School' and 'True Detective' was subsequently released on $5,000 bail.

Meanwhile, Vince previously admitted he loves enjoying a drink while he's watching a film. He shared, "It's always nice when you can drink a beer while watching a movie. I like to mix it up there's nothing like a beer, but I've been drinking vodka more than anything else lately."