LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kiefer Sutherland, star of the television thriller series "24," was arrested early on Tuesday in Hollywood for drunken driving after being pulled over for making an illegal U-turn, police said.
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A Los Angeles police spokeswoman said police stopped his car shortly after 1 a.m. and he was asked to take a breath test.

"He was arrested for the misdemeanor DUI (driving under the influence) after he blew more than the legal limit of .08," said the spokeswoman.

She said Sutherland, 40, was taken to Hollywood police station where he posted $25,000 bail and was released. He will appear in court on October 16.

Sutherland plays Jack Bauer, a member of a Los Angeles anti-terrorism unit, in the popular Fox Network series.
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Kiefer Sutherland poses as he arrives at the party for the launch of the DVD of season five of television series '24' in Hollywood, California December 4, 2006. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni