Tom Welling, best known for his portrayal of Clark Kent on the hit TV series Smallville and Marcus Pierce in Lucifer, was arrested early Sunday morning in Yreka, California, on charges of driving under the influence (DUI), as reported by Deadline. The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrest to Deadline. Ukrainian Actor Armen Ataian Arrested in Mumbai for Involvement in Torres Jewellery Ponzi Scam – Read Details.

Welling was taken into custody by local police just after midnight on January 26, in the parking lot of an Arby's restaurant in Yreka, a city located in Northern California.

Reports obtained by Deadline indicate that Welling had a blood alcohol content (BAC) at or above the legal limit of 0.08 per cent.

He was booked at the scene and released from custody a few hours later, according to reports from the sheriff's department, obtained by Deadline.

Details surrounding the arrest remain sparse at this time, and no additional information has been disclosed by the authorities.

Tom Welling, who gained fame for his role as Clark Kent on Smallville, most recently starred as L.A.P.D. Lieutenant Marcus Pierce in Lucifer.

Welling has also appeared in other popular TV series such as Professionals, Batwoman, and Judging Amy.

On the film front, he has been part of projects like Draft Day, Parkland, Cheaper by the Dozen, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, and The Fog. Michael Madsen Arrested on Domestic Battery Charges; ‘Kill Bill’ Fame Actor’s Rep Issues Statement.

His latest TV appearance was as Samuel Campbell in The Winchesters, a spinoff of Supernatural.