Report: Mike Starr arrested on drug charges

Mike StarrRadar Online is reporting that founding member and former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr was arrested Monday on drug charges. The arrest occurred in Los Angeles and was a felony narcotics charge. Currently he is being held at the Bauchet Street Jail with bail set at $100,000. He is schedule for arraignment on October 14th at the Pasadena Superior court.

Starr has been booked as a cast member for the upcoming “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” a show to air in January and follow the real-life experiences of celebrities going through rehab at the Pasadena Recovery Center.

This past May Starr had joined Facelift, an Alice in Chains tribute band, to perform three songs at a New York performance. According to Facelift Starr “was in great shape and form. [His] performance was flawless and this just about squashes all rumors of his prior poor health condition. The crowd response was amazing as crowd-surfing and high-decibel applause was present.”

Unfortunately this is not the first time Starr has been arrested for drug charges – his past infractions include DUI, reckless driving, and drug possession.

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  1. Rose

    Best wishes to Mike*

  2. raymondcafferkey

    Keep your head up Mike, happy to see you and Mrs Staley get things worked out. Thanks for the good music that got me through high school. I can still remember the new videos of ” Alice in Chains” 91-92? ( Man in the box )……. Good luck in your future stay HEALTHY ! much Love brother

    Long time fan and Head banger Metal head

  3. raymondcafferkey

    Keep your head up Mike, happy to see you and Mrs Staley get things worked out. Thanks for the good music that got me through high school. I can still remember the new videos of ” Alice in Chains” 91-92? ( Man in the box )……. Good luck in your future stay HEALTHY ! much Love brother

    Long time fan and Head banger Metal head

  4. Helen

    Hey Mike, I hope you get and stay clean. As your mom said, you're a great guy when you're sober. Best of luck; you're in my prayers.

  5. anoyomous

    Mike take back your life you are awesome dude. Just remember the sweet things in your life your music and good good friends. Ones that pick you up when you fall and don't let you act like and ass hole those are your buds.
    xoxo

  6. Mike, Alice is just not the same without you. Mike Inez is great and seems like an awesome person but I miss your vibe. You brought an element of darkness and heaviness you just can't recreate. I liked it better when everybody was a native of Seattle.

  7. Will

    Mike,

    You are doing fine and have come a long ways. I’m confident in you. Don’t forget that book given to you. It will help guide you to that inner peace you so much desire.

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    ABT Bro,

    Will