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Heidi Fleiss Arrested Near Vegas For DUI

LAS VEGAS (CBS) ― Heidi Fleiss, the notorious Beverly Hills madam who came to prominence for running a high-level call girl ring that catered to Hollywood elite, was arrested Thursday for a possible DUI outside Las Vegas, according to police.

Fleiss was observed weaving and driving erratically. Deputies found prescription narcotics in the car and could not determine they belonged to Fleiss.

Fleiss was arrested in Pahrump, near Las Vegas.

Fleiss' passenger, John Owen, was also arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. He also was reportedly found with marijuana on his person.

According to CBS affiliate KLAS-TV in Vegas, Fleiss was also charged with driving without a license, possession of dangerous drugs without a prescription, being under the influence and driving under the influence of a controlled substance.

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