Peoplereported that Atlanta’s Peachtree City police got a call about a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel, and when they located the vehicle, Tiffany Haddish was identified as the driver. Georgia authorities claim to haveTMZthe comedian may have smoked marijuana, and they told People, “Subsequent investigation led to Ms. Tiffany Haddish being arrested for Driving Under the Influence. She was transported to the Fayette County Jail without incident.”
According to TMZ, Haddish was also charged with a suspected DUI offense. According to the outlet Haddish posted bond and was released from jail around 6:30 a.m.
On the same day, news broke of her arrest. ET Online published a new interview with the star, with her discussing the possibility of hosting Hollywood’s biggest award show — the Oscars. “You know, I wouldn’t turn it down, but you know, I am booked and busy, but when it’s the Oscars,” she quipped. “Oh, I’m available in April.” Considering the recent turn of events, that now seems unlikely.