Seriously, Ron Artest in Trouble? Get Out of Here!

Ron Artest and Wife I know, I know, I know, saying the words "Ron Artest in trouble" is no longer breaking news, but this latest tidbit doesn't involve him starting war on a court, releasing a rap album, or harming an animal.

Or making it rain. (Pacman's got that arena covered.)

Hmmmm ... so what bizarre/controversial feat is left for him to accomplish?

Well, it looks like Ron-Ron has gone Lifetime television on us, and was arrested for allegedly hitting his wife.

Placer County sheriff's deputies responded about 9:30 a.m. to Artest's five-acre estate in the Sacramento suburb of Loomis, where they found a woman who had suffered injuries, officials said. She declined medical attention.

Deputies arrested Artest on suspicion of domestic violence and using force or violence to prevent the woman from reporting a crime, sheriff's spokeswoman Dena Erwin said.

"He and the female were in the house and separated," Erwin said. "The deputies interviewed them and took Mr. Artest into custody."

That's never a good look for anyone, but especially not a good look for the Sacremento Kings star who has been "excused from the team" indefinitely. God only knows when we will see him in a Sacremento jersey again.

What's really sad about this (you know, other than him beating a woman), is that I don't think anyone is really shocked or surprised by Artest's latest incident, especially after he revealed his favorite quote in his recent advice column for Dime Magazine:

My favorite quote is "I'ma smack the [expletive] out of you."

How's that for profound?

It's also worth noting that according to Ben Maller, Artest's wife smashed his white Hummer windshield with a frying pan ... while he was still in the SUV. Oh, those crazy kids. I can't wait till this story hits Lifetime as the movie of the week.

If the Kings don't want him back, I'm sure the folks in Cell Block D have a roster spot for him.

Update: Hear the 911 call.

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