Heather Locklear has reportedly been in a dark place ever since she divorced Richie Sambora in 2007.
The Melrose Place actress has been ‘struggling and fragile,’ according to a Wednesday report from People, with a history of anxiety, depression and substance abuse.
So when the Dynasty vet was arrested on Sunday for battery, it was ‘not a surprise’ to the 56-year-old blonde beauty’s pals.
He was her rock: Heather Locklear has been reportedly in a dark place ever since she divorced Richie Sambora in 2007; seen in 2005
The TJ Hooker actress posted a $20,000 bail and is due in court on March 13.
Heather was married to Bon Jovi rocker Richie from 1994 until 2007. And together they had daughter Ava, 20.
It’s not clear why they split, but afterwards the star started partying with Denise Richards – who went on to date Richie for a brief period – and then she began to date men like David Spade.
She never seems to have recovered. ‘Sadly this isn’t surprising,’ said one friend of the arrest. ‘She’s very fragile and she’s really struggling.’
And staying sober is just a big challenge for the blonde pinup.
‘It’s a constant battle for her,’ said the pal. ‘She has triggers that make it worse and she’s very sensitive.’
Bad day: Locklear was arrested for domestic violence and attacking three cops Sunday night. She’s pictured above in her most recent mugshot above
This was not her first arrest: Locklear is pictured above after her 2008 arrest for DUI
Though her love life has been a rollercoaster, she has friends to lean on.
‘People are trying to help her. She is the sweetest, most generous girl and the most loving sister, friend, daughter and mom. We really want that girl back,’ said a source.
Earlier this week DailyMail.com revealed Heather was arrested for nearly biting her boyfriend’s nose off in a drunken rage, and then attacking three cops who came to break up the fight late Sunday.
Their family: Heather was married to Bon Jovi rocker Richie from 1994 until 2007. And together they had daughter Ava, 20
A source in the Ventura police department tells DailyMail.com that Locklear ‘was wasted’ when she and Chris Heisser, the high school sweetheart she recently reconnected with, ‘got into a physical fight’ at her house in Thousand Oaks, California Sunday night.
She ‘practically bit the tip off of Heisser’s nose,’ the source said, before instructing a woman who works with her to call police.
But her plan backfired when cops showed up on her doorstep and tried to put her in handcuffs.
The source said the actress snapped and ‘attacked three of’ the four officers – all in front of her ‘mortified’ adult daughter Ava, age 20.
Still close: Mom and daughter side by side in November
‘She punched the lady cop and called her a “c**t”, kicked one of the male cops in the balls and punched the third male cop and called them all “f****** assholes” ranting at them,’ the source said.
Because she had claimed to have been beaten by Heisser, Locklear was first taken to the hospital for evaluation.
She was booked into the Ventura County Jail around 1am on a felony count of domestic violence and three counts of misdemeanor battery on a peace officer.
Less than an hour later, Heisser himself was arrested, this time for driving under the influence. Captain Garo Kuredjian of the Ventura Sheriff’s Office told DailyMail.com that Heisser’s arrest was for DUI but could not give further details. A spokesman for the California Highway Patrol said the agency was unable to comment until the pending case against Heisser is concluded.
Sources told TMZ that he was spotted driving slowly on Highway 101, blew a 0.19 and a 0.20 blood alcohol level after being pulled over. The legal limit in California is 0.08.
Pictured above is Locklear’s home where police were called Sunday night
Both were released later Monday morning after posting bail. Locklear’s bond was set at $20,000.
Troubled Locklear has a history of drunken altercations and was arrested last September after crashing her Porsche into a ditch while driving to Heisser’s home.
No charges were filed after an investigation revealed she was sober at the time.
A source said Locklear and Heisser got into another booze-fueled fight three weeks before that crash.
In recent months, Locklear has posted multiple photos her new beau to Instagram.
Just two days ago, she also posted a picture of her flying to Boston with her dog.
Locklear has been married twice, first to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee from 1986 to 1993 and then to Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora from 1994 to 2007, who she had her daughter with.
Locklear also had a long-term relationship with fellow Melrose Place alum Jack Wagner. The two got engaged in 2011, but called it quits less than a year later.
She had so many hit TV shows: Locklear starred in such TV shows as Melrose Place and Spin City; seen in 2016
Locklear has posted several recent photos with her boyfriend, Chris Heisser
Theactress has a history of domestic violence calls, as well as abusing prescription drugs.
In 2011, while dating Wager, LAPD officers were called to his home after the two allegedly got into a heated argument and she punched him.
A law enforcement source told TMZ at the time: ‘She lost it on him and he retaliated.’
No charges were filed by either party after the pair took part in a formal meeting at the LA County Attorney’s Office.
Locklear (left) and Heisser (right) pictured above in their high school yearbook photos
Locklear was pulled over in September 2008 on suspicion of DUI after she was seen driving erratically. An eyewitness told officials with the California Highway Patrol that Locklear ‘was revving her engine loudly, and backed over a pair of sunglasses several times’.
While a drug test found no alcohol or illegal narcotics in her system, she was charged with one misdemeanor count of DUI.
The Santa Barbara County Deputy District Attorney Lee Carter said he believed medication she was on for anxiety and depression ‘could have impaired her ability to safely drive a motor vehicle’.
The last ex: Locklear (L) and Dr Marc Mani attend the W Magazine celebration of the ‘Best Performances’ Portfolio and The Golden Globes in 2015 in Los Angeles
Locklear pleaded no contest to reckless driving and the DUI charge was dropped. She was sentenced to three years of informal probation, a DMV driver safety class and a $700 fine.
In March of that year, paramedics and police officers rushed to Locklear’s home when a man claiming to be her doctor called 911, saying he feared she was trying to commit suicide.
While Locklear appeared fine when cops showed up at her door, authorities say they believe the doctor’s concern was legitimate since Locklear appeared to be suffering from anxiety and depression.
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In June, Locklear checked herself into a medical treatment facility in Arizona for anxiety and depression and returned home about a month later.
In April 2010, she was arrested again for felony hit and run after crashing her BMW into a sign close to the gated community where she lived with Sambora.
On that occasion, Locklear was cleared due to ‘insufficient evidence’.
In January 2012, authorities responded to Locklear’s house again after her sister called 911, who feared her life was in danger after mixing prescription medicatoin and alcohol. Locklear was taken to the hospital but was discharged the next day.