What Went Down?
Actor Jared Padalecki, best known for his role as Sam Winchester on Supernatural, was arrested in Austin, Texas, on charges of assault with injury. The incident occurred at Stereotype, a bar owned by Padalecki, in the early hours of the morning. According to an affidavit obtained by TheWrap, Austin police were called to the scene after a verbal argument inside the bar escalated into a physical altercation.
Witnesses reported seeing Padalecki striking two individuals—the general manager and the assistant manager of the bar. One of the victims claimed to have been hit in the face, resulting in a cut near the eyebrow that caused bleeding. Upon police arrival, bystanders pointed to Padalecki and urged officers to take action. Authorities described him as appearing intoxicated, swaying, smiling, and laughing during the interaction.
Padalecki initially refused to cooperate with officers but eventually complied. However, when he later approached one of the officers, another had to physically restrain him. He was subsequently handcuffed, searched, and placed into the back of a police car.
Charged with two counts of assault with injury, both misdemeanors, Padalecki’s bond was set at $5,000 per charge. Despite the legal trouble, he continued with his professional commitments, including being cast as the lead in Walker, a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger.
This incident underscores the challenges public figures face when personal conflicts become public, drawing significant media attention and scrutiny. Reps for Padalecki and his production partners declined to comment on the arrest at the time.
Details:
- Mugshot Lookup: Jared Padalecki
- Date: October 2019
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Reason for Arrest: Assault with Injury
