Saved by the Bell actor, Screech (Dustin Diamond), arrested in Wisconsin.
Saved by the Bell actor Dustin Diamond was arrested in Wisconsin on Friday. The actor was arrested for possession of a switchblade, carrying a concealed weapon and first degree reckless endangerment, according to reports.
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From TMZ:
Cops tell us Screech allegedly stabbed a guy after getting into an argument that quickly escalated late Christmas evening — and then he bailed from the bar.
Officers located Dustin, his girlfriend and the car not long after … and the knife was in his ride. Dustin’s girlfriend was booked on a disorderly conduct charge. Diamond’s bail was set for $1K.
Cops tell us the victim suffered non-life threatening wounds … and he’s already home recovering.
The news was earlier reported by WITI-TV FOX 6 News in Wisconsin. Diamond portrayed the character “Screech” Powers in Saved by the Bell.
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