Heather Locklear Mug Shot

Heather Locklear, was arrested this weekend outside the coastal city of Santa Barbara, the California Highway Patrol said on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Times reported that the 47-year-old star of television shows such as “Melrose Place” was arrested on Saturday night.

Celebrity website TMZ.com said she was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence of prescription drugs, and that she was released without having to post bail.

A California Highway Patrol official confirmed the arrest but gave no details. A spokeswoman for Locklear was not immediately available.