Mitchel Musso, a former actor from the show “Hannah Montana,” was detained in a Texas jail overnight following his apprehension on accusations of public intoxication and petty theft.
The incident took place on Saturday when Musso, who gained fame from his role on the Disney Channel series more than a decade ago, entered a local hotel.
Allegedly, he seized a bag of chips and began consuming them without paying around 7:15 p.m., according to information provided by the Rockwall police.
In response to the situation, as relayed in reports by the Dallas Morning News, hotel staff approached Musso, who seemed to be under the influence of alcohol, and requested payment for the snack. However, Musso purportedly responded with verbal aggression and departed the premises without settling the bill.
Law enforcement officers arrived at the hotel in response to the incident and located Musso outside the building, where he exhibited signs of inebriation.
Consequently, he was taken into custody and formally charged with public intoxication and theft involving an amount under $100, as detailed by the newspaper.
Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office
Following Musso’s arrest, law enforcement officials uncovered that he had multiple unresolved traffic-related warrants.
He remained confined in the Rockwall County Detention Center for a single night and was subsequently freed on Sunday afternoon after fulfilling the bail requirements.
An official mugshot image, disclosed by authorities and reported by KIRO 7, depicted Musso appearing disheartened, with a towel draped over his chest.
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Musso gained prominence for his portrayal of Oliver Oken, a character who shared the screen with Miley Cyrus in the television series “Hannah Montana” for a span of five years until 2011.
Born in Garland, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, Musso started his acting journey as a child and notably featured in nearly 90 episodes of “Hannah Montana,” as indicated by his IMDb profile.
In addition to his role on “Hannah Montana,” he has participated in numerous other television programs, including another production by Disney titled “Pair of Kings.”