People Magazine reports that Nicholas Brendon was arrested in Indiana last week after he used false information to obtain prescription drugs. The former "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star, 50, was also charged with a misdemeanor for failing to properly identify himself when stopped by law enforcement. He is currently being charged with felony prescription fraud and was held at Vigo County Jail before being released. TMZ notes that when Brendon was stopped by police he gave them a California ID with the name Kelton Schultz on it. The arrest occurred on August 18 when Brendon was pulled over by police in Terre Haute for failing to signal and swerving while operating his vehicle. Drugs were found in the car upon a police search.
Brendon has been public about his struggles in the past. During a 2015 interview with Dr. Phil, the actor admitted that he had attempted suicide that year. He also confessed that he was molested by a teacher when he was 10 years old (via Us Weekly). "I think about it every day of my life, and I wonder how it affected me did I stop growing emotionally? When you're molested for a couple years and you're blamed for it by the people who are supposed to be your protectors, there's going to be a lot of confusion and a lot of sadness," he said.
Fans are now hoping that Brendon's latest arrest could be a stepping stone to getting the help he needs.
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