Paris Hilton’s former fiancé Chris Zylka is facing multiple felony charges after a wild arrest in Ohio, where police reportedly used ketamine and a stun gun to subdue the actor who was fighting back while “foaming at the mouth.”
The incident occurred on Dec. 4, when police in Warren were alerted to a man attempting to break into multiple cars, Ohio station WKBN reported Thursday. When officers arrived, they discovered the “Leftovers” star shirtless and shoeless in 32-degree weather. He was allegedly holding up traffic and jumping around in the middle of the intersection.
Police said Zylka appeared to be under the influence of drugs and was “foaming at the mouth,” according to an arrest warrant obtained by People.
When cops tried to contain Zylka, he struggled with police, using his “hands, feet, fist [and] teeth” to fight them, according to TMZ. One officer reportedly tackled him, while another tried subduing him with a stun gun but to no avail. One officer reported being elbowed in the stomach during the skirmish.
Zylka was finally handcuffed and arrested when a third officer showed up to help. According to police, arriving paramedics administered ketamine — a general anesthetic — to calm him down. Bodycam video obtained by WKBN shows Zylka restrained and with a bloody nose as he’s loaded into an ambulance.
Zylka is now facing felony charges of assault and attempt to commit an offense, as well as misdemeanor charges for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and menacing.
The “Amazing Spider-Man” actor is reportedly no longer in custody, both TMZ and People reported. Police did not say how or when he got free, but confirmed a warrant is out for his arrest.
The Ohio native previously spent 11 months engaged to reality TV star Paris Hilton before they ended the relationship in late 2018. Earlier this year, his second engagement to actress Hailee Lautenbach was also called off.
Zylka’s acting resume includes all 28 episodes of HBO series “The Leftovers.” He also known for his roles in TV series such as “10 Things I Hate About You,” “The Secret Circle” and “Dare Me.”