DUI-RELATED CAR ACCIDENT: Actor Arrested on Drunk Driving Charges in Newport Beach

November 9, 2011

Newport Beach - Authorities have arrested an actor from "Final Destination 3" and "Pretty Little Liars" on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in Newport Beach, reports said.

Police said Ryan Earl Merriman, 28 years old of Choctaw, Oklahoma was arrested Sunday near the East Coast highway and Bayside Drive.

The bail was set at $2,500 as the actor was released Monday.

Merriman also played roles in ‘Smallville’, ‘The Pretender’ and ‘The Ring Two’.

The court hearing on the charges will be announced soon.