Crime & Safety

Porn Star Jenna Jameson Arrested in Newport Beach

Jameson was placed under citizen's arrest following an alleged altercation at a home on 36th Street.

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Former adult film star Jenna Jameson was arrested in Newport Beach Saturday night for suspicion of battery for reportedly attacking someone at a home on 36th Street, according to a police lieutenant.

Her alleged victim put Jameson under citizen’s arrest until police arrived at the residence, said Newport Beach police Lt. Evan Sailor.

Police were dispatched to a home in the 100 block of 36th Street at about 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Sailor said. The medical condition of the victim was not immediately known.

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Jameson was released from the Newport Beach Police Department jail on her own recognizance and given a date to appear in court, he said.

The arrest was first reported by TMZ.com.

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