'Days' Star Arrested on Drug Charges
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Soap opera star Jason Cook (search) was arrested after he allegedly became argumentative with airport officials who found a pipe with marijuana debris in his luggage.
The "Days of Our Lives" (search) actor was arrested Monday at the Des Moines International Airport about 6 a.m. Monday on charges of public intoxication and drug paraphernalia.
He was in Des Moines over the weekend for the 31st annual Variety Club telethon.
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"Jason appeared to be intoxicated, showing signs as bloodshot watery eyes, argumentative behavior, inability to follow instructions and smelled strongly of an alcoholic beverage," a police report said.
Stan Reynolds, volunteer producer of the telethon, said he bailed Cook out of jail.
"I'm just sick to my stomach over this. I just love this young man. This is his fourth year coming here to help us, and he just works his tail off for the kids," Reynolds said.
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The telethon raised $3.5 million for children's charities.