Rick Schroder Arrested for Domestic Violence

Rick Schroder Arrested for Domestic Violence
Rick Schroder has been arrested for the second time in 30 days for domestic violence, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff (LACS). (Robb Kim/Getty Images)

Rick Schroder has been arrested for the second time in 30 days for domestic violence, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff (LACS).

The actor, best known for his TV roles on “Silver Spoons” and “NYPD Blue,” is currently in custody, according to a statement obtained by CNN from Sheriff’s officials.

Police in Los Angeles were sent to the 49-year-old’s home early in the morning at around 12:40 a.m. local time for a domestic violence call, according to a TMZ report on May 1.

Rick Schroder ARRESTED for felony domestic violence, 2nd time in 30 days.

Posted by TMZ on Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Schroder was in a physical altercation with an adult woman at his residence in Topanga.

The outlet, citing police, said he allegedly punched the adult woman in the face when she tried to leave. She reportedly refused medical treatment after the incident, officials said in their statement.

A similar incident involving the same victim took place on April 2 at Schroder’s house, according to LACS. He was released after posting bail.

He was arrested for felony domestic violence.

Posted by Page Six on Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Schroder is in police custody, and his bail was set for $50,000, The Blast reported. He is currently at the Malibu Lost Hills Station.

It is not yet clear what charges Schroder could face.

Schroder made his film debut as Jon Voight’s son in the film “The Champ” in 1979 and won a Golden Globe for his performance in the movie.

Executive producer Ricky Schroder
Executive producer Ricky Schroder of ‘AUDIENCE Documentaries’ speaks onstage during AT&T AUDIENCE Network Presents at 2017 Winter TCA at Langham Hotel in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 5, 2017. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for DIRECTV)

He went on to star in the popular ’80s television sitcom, “Silver Spoons.”

More recent work includes a cameo in “Get Him to the Greek” in 2010 and the TV movie, “Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love,” in 2016.

Schroder and his former wife, Andrea, filed for divorce in 2016—just weeks after their 24th wedding anniversary. They have four children together.

A representative for Schroder did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.

Epoch Times reporter Jack Phillips contributed to this report.

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