Crazy celebrity arrests

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When Reese Witherspoon went nuts on a police officer, she wasn't actually the craziest. Check out these other crazy celebrity arrests!

20 year old Scout Willis was arrested for underage drinking.The crime was made worse by the fact that Willis was drinking outdoors in public and first tried to pass off fake identification to a cop.

Shaun White was arrested after damaging property at a hotel and pulling the fire alarm, as White was fleeing he assaulted a hotel guest attempting to stop him from fleeing the area.

Randy Travis was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication in front of a church.

Halle Berry's ex, Gabriel Aubry, was arrested for misdemeanor battery when he brawled with Halle's new fiancé.

Jason London was arrested after punching a man in the face when London refused to apologize for sneezing on him.

Deena Cortese was arrested for disorderly conduct after dancing through the streets in Seaside Heights, NJ.

Reese Witherspoon was arrested after fighting with an officer as her husband was being arrested for a DUI. She took to using her star power to exert influence on the officer, but to no avail.

Fred Willard was arrested for lewd conduct when police caught him with his pants down in an adult movie theater.

Fiona Apple was arrested at a border stop in Sierra Blanca, Texas, after authorities claim they found hashish and marijuana on her tour bus.

While on scooter, Gerard Depardieu allegedly collied with an unidentified accuser’s vehicle. This lead to an argument and according to the motorist, ended with Depardieu punching him in the face.

Amanda Bynes was charged with tampering with physical evidence, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of marijuana.

Matthew McConaughey was arrested in 1999 and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Sam Worthington was arrested for being drunk and fighting with a doorman.

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NEW YORK - JUNE 15: Scout Willis attends the First Party on the High Line at High Line Park on June 15, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Donna Ward/WireImage)

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