Heather Locklear Arrested for Domestic Violence

[Teh One Who Knocks]

By the TMZ Staff




Heather Locklear was arrested Sunday night for felony domestic violence and battery on a police officer.

The incident occurred Sunday night. Deputies responded to a home in Thousand Oaks, CA ... someone reported domestic violence.

During the arrest she allegedly became combative and attacked a cop. As a result, she was also arrested on 3 counts of misdemeanor battery on a peace officer.

According to the 911 call, Heather's brother came to her home and saw Heather and her boyfriend fighting. The brother called 911. We're told cops observed the boyfriend had a visible mark.

Law enforcement sources tell us when cops tired putting Heather in custody she became combative, flailing, kicking and struck 3 deputies. Heather was cuffed and taken to the hospital for evaluation.

The 56-year-old has had troubles in the past with substance abuse ... she has been arrested for DUI and had issues with prescription drugs.

Cops aren't saying who she allegedly attacked in the home.

Locklear is in the process of posting bail.

[Muddy]

Looks like she was the one that took a beating to the face.

[Hal-9000]

Locklear was a lumberjack...she gave me lots of wood in the early years