Live breaking news: Tiger King star arrested after crash

One of the stars of the hit Netflix documentary Tiger King has been arrested in the US state of Oklahoma according to breaking reports.

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One of the stars of the hit Netflix documentary Tiger King has been arrested in the US state of Oklahoma according to breaking reports from the US.

Erik Cowie, who was formerly the head keeper in the GW Zoo, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after a crash last month, TMZ reported today.

Cowie was driving in one of the cars involved in a two car collision. Police alleged he “reeked of booze” and failed field sobriety tests.

Nobody was injured in the collision. 

The former zoo keeper was reportedly handcuffed at the scene and arrested. He was charged with driving under the influence, and has already entered a guilty plea.

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