Sad news from the Buffyverse today … it would appear that former Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon got his St. Patrick’s Day celebration started a wee bit early because he was allegedly so inebriated last night that he went on a felony vandalism spree in Venice, CA last night. Poor Nicky, apparently in his drunken state, took a swing at the police who approached him last night before he tried to evade capture by running away. Out came the taser guns and down went Nicolas Brendon … he got busted, y’all:

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Nicholas Brendon fell short in the slaying department a few hours ago, after he allegedly swung at a couple of cops, and then went on a misguided foot chase. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they received a call that a drunk man was causing a commotion in Venice, CA. When police responded, sources say Brendon took a swing at cops. We’re told Brendon then beat a hasty retreat … Brendon was tased twice, subdued and taken to a hospital. He’s currently being booked for felony vandalism — for allegedly damaging some property during the fracas.

Ugh … this is so sad :( I understand that Brendon has had problems with the drink in the past, particularly in the days following the end of the BtVS TV series … it would appear that those demons reared their ugly heads last night. As you may recall, David and I saw Nicholas live on stage in The Santaland Diaries last November and he was great! I guess last night was just not one of his better nights :( I’m not certain but I believe this is Nicky‘s first arrest … hopefully, it’ll be his last :(

The moral of this sad tale? Beer Bad.

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