September 16th 2024.
Well, it seems like former TV personality, Andrew O'Keefe, is making headlines once again. This time, he has been arrested and charged with drug possession after police discovered drugs in a nearby vehicle. This comes just days after his unsuccessful attempt to overturn his domestic violence convictions on appeal. The 52-year-old was taken into custody this afternoon in Sydney.
According to police, O'Keefe was arrested at Rose Bay Police Station around 2:25 pm today for an alleged breach of bail. He is currently at Waverley Police Station, where he is being questioned by authorities. In a statement, NSW Police revealed that they searched a nearby vehicle and found prohibited drugs, which have been sent for further analysis.
As of now, O'Keefe has been charged with breach of bail and possession of a prohibited drug. He was denied bail and is set to appear at Waverley Local Court tomorrow. This recent arrest comes just a few days after O'Keefe was hospitalized for a reported drug overdose in Sydney's east. Police were called to a home unit in Vaucluse in response to concerns for the 52-year-old's welfare.
In a statement, police explained that they were called to the scene at 3:40 am on Saturday, September 14th. NSW Ambulance paramedics were also called and provided assistance before taking O'Keefe to St Vincent's Hospital. This is not the first time O'Keefe has faced legal troubles. Last week, a judge rejected his request to have his domestic violence convictions quashed, citing his tendency to spit at his female victim during arguments.
However, he was successful in overturning drug possession charges. The former TV host was convicted in January of three counts of domestic violence-related assault, twice breaching an AVO, and two charges for possessing a prohibited drug. As a result, he was ordered to serve 18 months on a community corrections order, which includes supervision and reporting requirements.
If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual assault or domestic violence, support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT. Let's all hope for the best for O'Keefe and that he gets the help he needs.
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