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Gary Coleman busted for disorderly conduct

Actor pounded on steering wheel during argument with a woman

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Police cited Gary Coleman for disorderly conduct after witnesses said they saw the former "Diff'rent Strokes" star in an argument with a woman.
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updated 7:53 p.m. ET July 31, 2007

LOS ANGELES - Whatchu talkin’ bout Utah?!

Former “Diff’rent Strokes” star Gary Coleman was cited for disorderly conduct in Provo, Utah, following an argument with a female companion last Friday, according to People magazine.

Police were called after witnesses saw Coleman, 39, becoming upset and hitting the steering wheel of his vehicle during a heated discussion with an unidentified woman, according to reports.

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Although he calmed down when authorities arrived, Coleman was still issued the misdemeanor citation.

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Coleman reportedly moved to the rural Utah town of Santaquin in 2005 when he began filming the movie “Church Ball.”

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