'Smallville' actor Tom Welling arrested for alleged DUI
2025-01-30
Category: entertainment

California authorities arrested Tom Welling on the suspicion of drunk driving early Sunday morning. The "Smallville" star was arrested at an Arby's by a Yreka police officer, Fox News Digital can confirm. He was then processed into custody by the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office around 2 a.m. local time. Welling was released around 7 a.m. on Sunday after being charged with a misdemeanor citation. The actor is scheduled to appear in court on March 11. ZACHERY TY BRYAN REFUSED SOBRIETY TEST, APOLOGIZES FOR ‘LIKING TO DRINK’ DURING DUI ARREST: DASH CAM  Fox News Digital reached out to Welling's representative for comment. Welling is most known for his role in "Smallville," which premiered in 2001. The actor portrayed Superman and the series focused on the superhero's beginnings. The actor was joined by a handful of famous co-stars for The CW series, including Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack, Kristin Kruek and Justin Hartley.  LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS  Welling went on to star in films such as "Cheaper by the Dozen" alongside Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt.&nbsp; The actor also appeared in "The Fog," "Draft Day," "Lucifer" and most recently "Mafia Wars."  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Before his arrest, Welling shared a birthday tribute to his wife, Jessica Rose Lee Welling.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Welling (@tomwelling)&nbsp; APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INSTAGRAM POST Welling shared a series of photos of his wife, who he married in 2019. Welling and Jessica share two sons. "Happy Birthday to our Angel who makes our dreams come true and inspires us even more! We love you to the moon and back!" he wrote. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP