September 18, 2004

Macaulay Culkin, the former child star was arrested in Oklahoma City on drug charges during a traffic stop, according to a statement by authorities on Friday.

Culkin, 24, best known as "Kevin" in the "Home Alone" movies was arrested on suspicion of possessing marijuana and a controlled substance, according to the Oklahoma County Sheriff's office.

He was released after posting $4,000 bond on Friday night.

Culkin, was a passenger in the car at the time of his arrest. Officers confiscated just over 17 grams of marijuana from the vehicle, as well as prescription drugs he allegedly obtained without a doctor's prescription, according to authorities.

The car was stopped for exceeding the posted speed limit of 60 mph by 10 mph. The drugs were found after the 22 year old driver allowed police to search the vehicle.

Macaulay Culkin is a close friend of Michael Jackson and godfather of his first son and his daughter.