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Springfield arrested for alleged DUI

Rick Springfield arrives on the red carpet at the G'Day USA 2010 Los Angeles Black Tie Gala in Hollywood on January 16, 2010. The event honors high profile individuals for significant contributions to their industries and for excellence in promoting Australia in the United States. (UPI/David Silpa)
Rick Springfield arrives on the red carpet at the G'Day USA 2010 Los Angeles Black Tie Gala in Hollywood on January 16, 2010. The event honors high profile individuals for significant contributions to their industries and for excellence in promoting Australia in the United States. (UPI/David Silpa) | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, May 2 (UPI) -- Musician and actor Rick Springfield was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk in Los Angeles, law-enforcement sources told TMZ.

Police pulled over the 61-year-old "Jessie's Girl" singer for a traffic violation Sunday night and allegedly noticed the smell of alcohol when they approached Springfield in his vehicle.

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The recording artist failed several field sobriety tests and was charged with driving under the influence. He was later released on $5,000 bail, TMZ said.

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