On December 11, 2006, Nicole Richie, known for her role in the reality show "The Simple Life" and adopted daughter of Lionel Richie, was arrested in Burbank, California and was charged with driving under the influence of drugs. According to the police reports other motorists called 911 after seeing the car she was driving going the wrong direction on an exit ramp off the 134 Freeway in Burbank. She admitted to using marijuana and Vicodin before driving the car.
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