Andrew O’Keefe faces arrest after latest run-in with the law

The world of television is often seen as glamorous and exciting, but it's not without its darker moments, especially when one of its stars finds themselves on the wrong side of the law.

In a turn of events, former Seven host Andrew O’Keefe has found himself in hot water once again, this time for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs.



Andrew O’Keefe, a household name known for his charismatic presence on The Chase Australia, has been arrested following a series of troubling incidents.

According to media reports, the former TV host was stopped on Sunday morning in Bellevue Hill, where he allegedly returned a positive roadside drug test.

This latest incident adds to a growing list of legal challenges for O’Keefe, who has been a familiar face on television for years.


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Andrew O’Keefe was arrested after being tested positive on a roadside drug test. Credit: 7News


The situation escalated when New South Wales Police alleged that O’Keefe had threatened a man at an address in Point Piper just ‘a short time’ before his encounter with law enforcement.

The details surrounding this altercation remain unclear, but it was serious enough to warrant his arrest and subsequent transport to Waverley Police Station to assist police with their inquiries.

While O’Keefe has yet to be formally charged for this latest incident, he is no stranger to the courtroom.

He is already due to face Downing Centre Local Court on 6 August for a separate matter in which he allegedly drove a vehicle despite having a suspended licence.



The string of legal issues for O’Keefe began six months ago when he was found guilty of common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of possessing a prohibited drug, and contravening an apprehended violence order following a violent altercation with a woman in September 2021.

For these offences, he was sentenced to a 12-month community corrections order and three 18-month community corrections orders related to the domestic violence charges.

However, O’Keefe has appealed to the NSW District Court, which is set to be heard on 31 July.
Key Takeaways

  • Former television host Andrew O'Keefe has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs.
  • He was stopped by police in Bellevue Hill and allegedly tested positive for drugs at the roadside.
  • O'Keefe is also due to face court for driving with a suspended licence after having been found guilty of multiple offences, including common assault and possessing prohibited drugs in the past.
  • He has lodged an appeal against prior convictions, which is due to be heard in the NSW District Court.
What are your thoughts on this situation, members? Let us know in the comments below.
 
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Because he is in the "public eye" the media has to sensationalize it. If it was an average citizen we wouldn't be told about it
 
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That may be true but it is also a fact that some people don’t attract comment because they are not so aggressive. My point is it’s amazing how some are extremely aggressive when intoxicated and some not at all. A definition was once given to me when I was working in this field. It was “when a person’s behaviour costs more than the price paid for the drink”. I found that to be a good yardstick over the years of managing inebriated people
 
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