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'Little People's' Matt Roloff Was Arrested for a DUI

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The pint-sized pop on the TLC reality show "Little People, Big World" has been hiding a pretty big secret -- he was busted for DUI last month.

According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Matthew Roloff was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, around midnight on June 19 after cops claim that Roloff's van had been swerving on the road.

Roloff, who then failed a field sobriety test, was taken to Washington County Jail, where he was cited and released.


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Comments (44)

I HAVE MET MATT & I KNOW FO... (Below threshold)
TOM:

I HAVE MET MATT & I KNOW FOR SURE HE WAS NOT DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY THING EXCEPT, GOD AND AMY!!!

I agree... How can a man wi... (Below threshold)
Fred:

I agree... How can a man with his disability perform a field sobriety test. What a crock.

wow that is suprising when ... (Below threshold)
bob bertha:

wow that is suprising when i herd it on the news my mom almost cryed

I was really suprised when ... (Below threshold)
Emily:

I was really suprised when i heard this

I think it is hilarious tha... (Below threshold)
brad:

I think it is hilarious that he got busted but lets not make a big deal about it so the man like to throw a couple back once in a while he need to have fun too.

It would take a very small ... (Below threshold)
Carole:

It would take a very small amount of alcohol to render a person his size "under the influence"...Unfortunately, like most people occasionally do, he made an error in judgment to drive but thankfully no one was injured.... He may now have a little problem explaining this situation to his teenagers.....If such an adult preaches about not driving and drinking, kids are always going to say "well YOU did it"........

It doesn't matter whether o... (Below threshold)
eric:

It doesn't matter whether or not he or anyone else was hurt. As soon as I have the smallest amount of alcohol, my wife will automatically drive. There really is no excuse. You can be tired, mad, there can be a thousand things that can impair your driving, I never let a "few" add on to that.

i would have to hear matts ... (Below threshold)
freddy:

i would have to hear matts statement before i could believe this what kind of asshole cop could expect that man to pass a field sobriety test he cant walk without crutches

how much booze would it tak... (Below threshold)
freddy:

how much booze would it take for that little tiny midget have to drink to get drunk anyway im on matts side he probly needs a drink sometimes so he dont feel like a midget sometimes when people get drunk they feel bigger and he deserves that pluss having to deal with his jerky son not the wee one hes funny i hope next season they dress the midgets in that family up in costumes like leprikons or clowns or elfs or something like that if matt reads this feel free to use my idea more people would watch especialy if the mom does a nude seen shes great love the show i wish they would have a nothing but midget channel on tv kinda like bet but midgets wrestlin and dancin and doing things normal people do

By the comments Freddy made... (Below threshold)
Donna:

By the comments Freddy made.....I'm more concerned with the mindset of Freddy no Matt...grab a brain, drop the midget word

You tell 'em Donna!... (Below threshold)
lori:

You tell 'em Donna!

The recent DUI arrest of "L... (Below threshold)
campo:

The recent DUI arrest of "Little People, Big World" star Matthew Roloff isn't his first -- he was popped back in 2003, too!

Roloff was arrested on March 21, 2003 in Multnomah County, Ore. for driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving. He successfully completed a 16-week diversion program and the charges were eventually dismissed.

The 45-year-old reality star was cited and released on June 21 of this year, after cops say he failed a field sobriety test and refused a breath test.

I LOVE his show. I am so s... (Below threshold)
Patty:

I LOVE his show. I am so sorry to hear about his DUI. It's NEVER all right to drive after drinking; I just hope Matt has learned his lesson. He is lucky no one was hurt. He and his family are just wonderful and so well balanced. Keep up your great work, Matt; just lay off the booze. I'm looking forward to next season's shows. God bless you, one and all.

I almost cried when I read ... (Below threshold)
Sus:

I almost cried when I read it. Matt is a great role model for his children. I'm not sure if I believe it.

I agree with Donna, Freddy ... (Below threshold)
Dana:

I agree with Donna, Freddy you need some new vocabulary. Matt and his family are wonderful from what I have witnessed on this show and every family in America has issues, if convicted lets hope Matt learns from this by serving his legal obligations and he should disclose this on his show and not hide this episode since he is airing his family life on public tv. I think it would do America good, for someone to be honest for once. I wish him and his family well.

MATTHEW ROLOFF IS NOT ONLY ... (Below threshold)
beth miller:

MATTHEW ROLOFF IS NOT ONLY A WONDERFUL ADVOCATE FOR LITTLE PEOPLE BUT FOR ALL PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE. EVERYONE IS HUMAN. SH*T HAPPENS BUT LIFE GOES ON. MATT EVERYTHING HAS A REASON. DON SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. PEACE BE WTH YOU.
HOPE TO SEE ALL THE CRAZY ADVENTURE'S YOU HAVE IN STORE FOR ALL THE VIEWER'S.:}

dui is dui,i dont care how ... (Below threshold)
bobby:

dui is dui,i dont care how big or who you are...but i gotta say this is some funny shit...lol

All you people need to get ... (Below threshold)
yo mama:

All you people need to get a life of your own!With the exception of freddy,you all get way to far into realty tv,witch by the way has got zero to do with real anything.You people hold tv celebs high on a pedistile to make your real life feel better,so turn off your tv and go take care of your own realty for once....

I think Matt is as good as ... (Below threshold)
Tonya:

I think Matt is as good as he can be. We are all human and make mistakes from time to time. I love him and his family and I look forward to the new season. Freddy...you need to get a life and use spell and grammar check.

:( I really didn't believe ... (Below threshold)
Alicia:

:( I really didn't believe it at first.. but I guess fame eventually goes to everyone's head and they forget, they aren't above the laws that everyone else needs to follow... it really is a shame.

As someone who has lost fam... (Below threshold)
Jon:

As someone who has lost family members to drunk drivers I find it disturbing that so many people on this tread dismiss this incident so casually.
Everyone makes mistakes is not an excuse for violating the law, and it really doesn't hold up when the person is a repeat offender.
How many of you take the same stance on a person like Lindsay Lohan? How many of you would be taking this stance if he had killed your mother and baby brother?

No way. Matt's a cool dude.... (Below threshold)
Bob:

No way. Matt's a cool dude. The cops got to be lying. Matt, if you need something for pain come to California for some medical Marijuana.

P.s. Matt, did the Ford company copy your step on its pickup tailgates or what. Check out the
F-350 p.u. tailgate I think.

For people who think DUI is... (Below threshold)
Jim:

For people who think DUI is not a big deal, your crazy. This is also not the first time Roloff has been in trouble for possible DUI. He was picked up in 2003 or something like that but the charges were dropped. I hope that dude gets a clue before he kills someone.

I really liked watchng this... (Below threshold)
Dan:

I really liked watchng this show - Until now - Its so sad that Matt can't "walk the talk" he does on the show - Its really sad -
He was convicted now twice - at least that's what the press is saying - If this true he needs to have his drivers licence revoked - at least for a year or more :(
You just can't drink and drive - period -
Doing this kill's!

Oh God, I can just imagine ... (Below threshold)
Maria:

Oh God, I can just imagine what Amy's reaction was when he got arrested!!!! I love the whole family......that's life.....I just hope this will be included in an episode for the next season!!!!
God Bless.......

Matt is a caring father and... (Below threshold)
Kate:

Matt is a caring father and a father like many of ours who makes mistakes. From what I have learned watching his program he will make the best of this situation as a teachable moment, whether or not he is guilty or innocent. Be strong, and be centered and the choices you need to make will come to you.

Freddy u deserve a Wedgy!!!... (Below threshold)
marvin:

Freddy u deserve a Wedgy!!!
U need to get a life ... and a dictionary.

He needs to enroll in AA's ... (Below threshold)
Tarawa:

He needs to enroll in AA's 'Six-Steps" Program. Alcoholics Anonymous "12 Steps" Program falls short for the little people. I heard the police had him to complete a round of "Twister" as part of the field sobriety test.

I cant believe that. Its sa... (Below threshold)
sam:

I cant believe that. Its sad that a role model for people got arrested.....i hope it doesnt affect the show cause i LOVE it sooo much.

-a fan

Tarawa,Let's stay fo... (Below threshold)
Marvin:

Tarawa,
Let's stay focused on Freddy. He is the real loser. Matt is an American Icon and we should respect him. You on the other hand make me vomit!

why is everyone being mean ... (Below threshold)
freddy:

why is everyone being mean to me i love matt as a matter of fact i love all midgets ever since i was a kid and one gave me money for loosing my baby teeth i even think midgets are almost as smart as regular normal people oh and by the way marvin you have a black persons name

Freddy,Don't you worry, peo... (Below threshold)
Freddy's Friend:

Freddy,Don't you worry, people are just jealous of you.Think about it, you received more comments than Matt did, almost.

I really don't beleive this... (Below threshold)
Vickie Kessler:

I really don't beleive this happen. I watch this show all the time and love it. Have you seen him driving that big SUV. I would swerve too if I was his size. And I almost am. It is so funny how people are so really to put someone down before they know the true facts. Get the man and break!

Sadly, itis 2 DUI's. He was... (Below threshold)
alli:

Sadly, itis 2 DUI's. He was found guilty in 2003 and received court mandated driver education. The current charge will go thru the courts in Aug and then it will be decided whether it is dismissed/did not happen or charged.

I don't want to laugh, but ... (Below threshold)
laughing:

I don't want to laugh, but I can't help myself. What is wrong with me?

He probably failed cause... (Below threshold)

He probably failed cause he can't walk straight on his stubby little legs! Duuuuuuh!

this is to Freddy's comment... (Below threshold)
Erin:

this is to Freddy's comments. I am shocked you have the nerve to walk out your door. First off fun is not drinking and driving. Second, you can't make fun of people and their disabilities in one breath and in the second say oh I love the show in the second. You get a thrill for little people by the comments I want them to dress up and the mother to be naked. People watch the show because they learn from it and his farm is amazing and you want a show as you put it midgets all the time is that because you want to laugh at them. there is nothing about them that is funny. My question is are you a child predator? I think you think that is the closes people in size to children and that way you don't have to pay for nasty porn. Want to see the mother naked. Get a life.

Never agree to take a breat... (Below threshold)
scott:

Never agree to take a breathalizer if your condition is questionable by athourities.Keep your mouth shut and go to jail, and call your lawyer.

I BET THAT MATT IS TOTALLY ... (Below threshold)
Carol:

I BET THAT MATT IS TOTALLY MISERABLE BECAUSE OF THE NASTY AND CASTRATING WAY AMY BELITTLES HIM ALL THE TIME!!! AND MAKES HIM FEEL UNWANTED AS A PARTNER TOO! NO WONDER HE GETS IN A CAR AND WISHES TO END IT ALL...SHES A BITCH TO HIM AND IF I WERE AROUND WHEN SHE SAID HALF THE THINGS TO ME THAT SHE SAYS TO HIM...I WOULD TELL HER TO F OFF AND GET THE H OUT!

In 2003, Roloff agreed to e... (Below threshold)
Andy X:

In 2003, Roloff agreed to enter an alcohol treatment program after being charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants. Upon his completion of the program, the charges were dropped.[3]

On June 19, 2007, Roloff was arrested and cited on charges of driving under the influence, refusing a roadside sobriety test and failing to drive within a lane.[4] He pleaded not guilty. A trial was set for December 5, 2007.[5]

Second offense.
He is a sick fuck, and should not be allowed on television.
Where is the fairness if he hits and kills someone because he felt like having a drunkin joy ride?

freddy my man, i could not ... (Below threshold)
umpa lumpa:

freddy my man, i could not agree more. i would looooovvvve to see amy naked (i bet she could suck the chrome off a trailer hitch!). as for matt, this is the 2nd dui for the small fry. maybe he should look into taking cabs when he goes off on a bender because obviously he's too much of a pussy to drink and drive like a real man!!!

I think Matt is guilty. I l... (Below threshold)
Lorraine:

I think Matt is guilty. I love the show and I still really like Matt (if this is true I have lost some respect), but I believe this is true. I also have to agree with Carol's post. I often think that Amy is such a bitch to him, she really belittles him and rejects him. I also think she says a lot of mean things about the average height son Jeremy (I think she is jelous of him). BUT - reality shows only show you a small amount of their lives obviously, maybe he is an ass hole in real life? Even if Matt could not pass a field sobriety test, he refused a breathalyzer test and I am sure the cops smelled alcohol on his breath; that is one of the things they check for. He just needs to be more responsible, knowing his alcohol consumption limits. I don't think this should get dismissed because he is a TV star, but I am sad it has happened for him and his family.

Freddy, your a little kookie, and you have some serious run on sentence problems, but I don't take your comments serious. I think your into the shock value of it. But if you do want to exercise you freedom of speech - please use punctuation in your insulting, strange posts. :) he he

Hey all your thoughts are r... (Below threshold)
lara:

Hey all your thoughts are right , and also its not an unbelievable one ,because matt is an very good person , some times this can happen to every one ......so all buddies cool......

------------------------
Lara
california dui

Well the trial is over he g... (Below threshold)
Sean:

Well the trial is over he got off. But saying that he was driving Amy's car and the pedal extensions were different and he wasn't in complete control of the car doesn't cut it with me. Remember when he told Zach off for driving Amy's old car around the farm without pedal extensions which resulted in him crashing it? Isn't Matt totally contradicting himself as he more or less done the same thing only worse as he was driving on the road. I've seen him change the pedal extensions in little time before, why didn't he change them that day? Matt practice what you preach. He did admit in court that he had drink taken that day yet he refused to do the breath test. The part I don't get is why didn't he give a blood or urine sample in my country if you refuse any of these tests you are automatically guilty.


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