Rip Torn Arrested In Bizarre Circumstances
Rip Torn was taken into custody at the Litchfield Bancorp in Salisbury, CT on Friday night after the burglar alarm went off. Officers on the scene found a broken window at the rear of the building and Rip was the only person in or near the bank. Rip was also found with a loaded revolver in his possession.
Rip was charged with first degree burglary, criminal mischief, carrying a firearm while intoxicated, first degree trespassing and possession of a firearm without a permit. He is currently in custody on a $100,000 bond. He is scheduled to be arraigned this morning. Police say he was "highly intoxicated" when he was arrested.
Police believe Rip got access through the broken window. You can read the charging document here.
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This is so sad. Rip Torn is one of my favorite actors, mainly from MIB and MIB II.
Posted by: Karen | February 01, 2010 at 09:24 AM
Torn has been in rehab/AA, and has fallen off the wagon. It's obvious that alcoholism is ravaging his life. I've been there - can't help but feel for the dude.
Posted by: The Zero Boss | February 01, 2010 at 10:12 AM
This is really sad. Rip is the man. He was KILLER in The Larry Sanders Show. It was Larry Sanders, right? I think so. It's Monday morning. Never trust words on a Monday. Like everyone else, they're out to get you.
Rip knows that I'm talking about.
Posted by: MayoPie | February 01, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Such a bizarre story, but that mug shot sort of breaks my heart.
Posted by: cindy w | February 01, 2010 at 10:16 AM
What a sad photo.
Posted by: Angela | February 01, 2010 at 01:04 PM