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Henry Thomas, Elliot From 'E.T.', Has Been Arrested For DUI

Henry Thomas, an actor best known for his role as Elliot in E.T. The Extra Terrestrial and more recently his work in The Haunting Of Hill House on Netflix was recently arrested, TMZ reports.

Thomas was arrested on Monday for DUI in Oregan, law enforcement says.

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According to TMZ, another motorist had called 911 around 8:30pm to report that a vehicle was stopped in the middle of an intersection in a residential area.

TMZ reports that when the police arrived, they found Thomas passed out behind the wheel.

Washington County Jail

The officers on the scene reportedly woke him up, and although there wasn't an obvious alcohol smell, he was taken to the Washington County Jail on suspicious of DUI based on other signs of intoxication.

Thomas was booked for misdemeanor driving under the influence of intoxicants.

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TMZ reports that the actor has not yet been released at the time of publication.