Shane Carruth, ‘Primer’ and ‘Upstream Color’ Director, Arrested on Domestic Violence Allegations
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media WriterShane Carruth, the director of independent films “Upstream Color” and “Primer,” was arrested last week at the home of his ex-girlfriend on allegations of domestic assault.Carruth was arrested by Santa Monica police officers on Thursday morning.
Police were called to the woman’s home around 4:50 a.m. to investigate the alleged assault, said Lt. Rudy Flores. By the time officers arrived, Carruth had left the area.
The ex-girlfriend — whose name was not disclosed — provided the officers with information about the incident.She then called back around 6:50 a.m., saying Carruth had returned.
Police came back to the scene, found him nearby, and arrested him on suspicion of domestic violence and vandalism, according to Flores.
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