'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' News: Kim Richards Arrested After Confrontation With Police Officer

By Anne Thomas, Christian Post Contributor Sunday, April 19, 2015

Kim Richards was arrested on Thursday after an alleged drunken confrontation with a police officer. The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star was taken into custody 1:30 a.m. at the Beverly Hills Hotel after she reportedly drank too much.

Beverly Hills Department spokesman Lt. Lincoln Hoshino told Us Weekly that Richards, 50, appeared to have "too much to drink and was disturbing some of the other patrons" in the hotel's restaurant. The former child star was reportedly asked to leave by hotel security but refused. Upon finally agreeing to leave, Richards then entered the hotel's bathroom and it was reported that she refused to come out.

"Hotel security requested to make a Private Persons Arrest and BHPD officers entered the restroom and took her into custody," said Hoshino. "She was passively resisting and she was taken into custody on Private Person Arrest."

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It was also reported that while being booked at the Beverly Hills Police prison, Richards allegedly kicked an officer.

Richards has since been released and faces a June 11 court date and charges include public intoxication, trespassing, resisting arrest, and battery on a police officer.

Richards' struggle with alcohol has been chronicled on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." In 2011, the reality star checked into a rehab facility for alcohol abuse.

Meanwhile, Kim's fellow Housewives and Bravo host Andy Cohen have taken to social media to offer their prayers and support for the star.

"I reached out to Kyle and the family is obviously very concerned," said Cohen to Ryan Seacrest on Friday, April 17. "I don't know exactly what happened but I'm thinking of her. I'm glad she wasn't hurt, and I hope it leads to some peaceful resolution for her and her family."