Kim Delaney, best known for her recurring role as a detective in the hit show NYPD Blue on ABC, was arrested in Los Angeles over the weekend on suspicion of felony assault. Police arrived at her residence on a call to investigate a domestic disturbance on Saturday. She was placed under arrest at the scene under charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Her husband, James Morgan, was also arrested for misdemeanor battery but was released on bond.
Who Is Kim Delaney?
Delaney, 65, has been an actress since 1981, when she played Jenny Gardner on the soap opera All My Children. Since that time, she has made multiple appearances on hit shows, including CSI: Miami, General Hospital, and Law and Order, as well as movies, including The Delta Force. Delaney’s ability to play a swath of different roles makes her a perfect casting choice among producers. For her various roles, Delaney has received major award nominations, including winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1997 for her role on NYPD Blue.
This is not Kim Delaney’s first run-in with the law. In 2002, she was arrested for drunk driving, which she pleaded no contest to. In 2003, she checked into an alcohol rehab center. Then, in 2005, her teenage son testified that Delaney was drinking and driving multiple times with him in the car, leading to her losing custody. In 2011, she had an award speech cut short when she was observed showing signs of alcohol impairment. These setbacks did not impact her ability to receive acting roles.
Kim Delaney’s Most Recent Arrest
Delaney was arrested on Saturday. The investigation is ongoing, although there was an alleged confrontation between her and her husband, who recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary and posted together on social media. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lt. Kenneth Jose Salgado confirmed Delaney’s arrest on Saturday morning, along with her husband. Her husband was released later that day. Specific details of the incident were not made public, although Delaney is facing a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
Delaney’s arrest records indicate that she remains in custody without bail. James Morgan was arrested first and released on $20,000 bail. It is unclear what started the disturbance or who reported it to law enforcement. Delaney is due in court on Tuesday to face arraignment, at which point bail may be set, or she may be remanded back to jail. Further information should become available at that time.
