Crime & Safety

Charlie Sheen Attacked At His Malibu Home: Deputies

One of Charlie Sheen's neighbors is accused of going to his door and attempting to strangle him, according to a report.

MALIBU, CA — A woman was arrested this week on suspicion of attacking actor Charlie Sheen at his Malibu home, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies responded to 6600 block of Cavalleri Road about 1 p.m. Wednesday after a report of "battery/disturbance," the deputies said.

"Upon contacting the parties involved, deputies identified Charlie Sheen as a victim of assault," reads a statement from the Sheriff's Department.

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Electra Schrock, 47, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary, deputies said.

Schrock, who is one of Sheen's neighbors, went to Sheen's door Wednesday and attempted to strangle him when he answered. She then left and was arrested at her house, TMZ reported.

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City News Service contributed to this report.

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