Actor and director Matt Dillon, 44, was arrested at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday night in Newbury, Vermont.  The State Police pulled him over after they clocked his speed at 106 MPH.  The stop took place on Interstate 91 where the posted speed is 65 MPH.

The New York resident, driving a rented 2009 Chevrolet Impala, was booked and released.  His first court appearance is slated for January 21, 2009

The actor is best known for his portrayal of Sgt. John Ryan in the 2005 film Crash.   The movie got rave reviews and he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

It was a bad night for celeb’s.  Charles Barkley was arrested on DUI charges in AZ.

John Daly also took a hit from the PGA after a recent arrest.

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