Heather Locklear has just been charged with one count of driving under the influence of drugs….prescription medications.

No alcohol and no illegal narcotics were found in Heather’s system.

Santa Barbara Deputy District Attorney Lee Carter say they believe the prescription medications found in her system “could have impaired her ability to safely drive a motor vehicle.”

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David Spade is opening up about his ex-girlfriend Heather Locklear, who was booked last month on suspicion of DUI.

“I texted her to check on her,” Spade told Usmagazine.com Saturday at the Lili Claire Foundation Benefit Dinner and Concert in L.A.

“I think things get blown out of proportion,” Spade told Us of Locklear’s arrest. “She’s always solid and always a great person.”

He continued: “I think people understand it’s a tough situation and she’s good. I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t feel for her or have nice things to say about her in my experience.”

Locklear, 47, was pulled over by California Highway Patrol after a resident reported that she was driving “erratically.” Patrol spokesman Tom Marshall told the AP that the responding officer spotted Locklear’s car parked on a state highway blocking a lane. “In talking with her, the officer determines that she seems to be under the influence of something,” Marshall said.

Locklear was taken into custody, tested for drugs and alcohol, booked and released.

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Here’s the story, from TMZ:

This is the craziest story ever. The woman who called 911 on Heather Locklear is a former Us Weekly staffer who was under investigation by the FBI — and she’s the one who tipped off the paparazzi!

Jill Ishkanian, who allegedly hacked into Us Weekly’s computer system to locate celebs after she left the mag, was following Locklear in the Montecito area. Ishkanian watched the actress go to a market. When Heather got in her car, Ishkanian called 911, even though the car wasn’t even moving at the time.

Now get this — sources say immediately after Ishkanian called 911, she called a paparazzi agency to give them the heads up Heather was about to be popped. TMZ obtained those photos, not knowing it was Ishkanian who set the ball in motion.

And it gets worse. Ishkanian apparently is the only witness who says Lockelear was driving erratically and that she was drunk, even though it’s already established she was not under the influence of alcohol.

Sound underhanded? That’s what we’re thinking …

Update: CHP sources in the office investigating the Heather Locklear case tell TMZ the motives of the woman who called 911 are irrelevant — and we’re now told there are other witnesses who will back up her story. The case is now in the hands of the prosecutors.

One CHP official told us that up until we posted our story last night, they were unaware that Jill Ishkanian — the woman who called 911 — had called a paparazzi agency immediately after she made the emergency call. But the official says it has no bearing on the case. He told us the case file has already been referred to the Santa Barbara County D.A. and it’s being reviewed right now. He added the decision on whether to prosecute will be based on the results of drug testing — due in around three weeks.

The official says since the arrest, the CHP has received calls from other people who tell the same basic story Ishkanian told. He says Ishkanian went to the cop shop on Saturday night and gave a written statement of what she saw and also told her story, which is on tape. He added, “There’s no reason to believe the witness is less than credible.”

California police investigating Heather Locklear’s weekend arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) believe the actress was high on prescription drugs at the time of her arrest.

The former Melrose Place star was taken into custody by police in Santa Barbara after a local reported her “driving erratically” upon leaving a parking lot in the coastal city.

She was booked for DUI and being under the influence of a controlled substance, and held behind bars overnight before being released on Sunday (28Sep08) without posting bail.

Explaining the incidents leading up to Locklear’s arrest, California Highway Patrol spokesperson Tom Marshall tells People.com, “Around 4:30 pm, a female witness saw Heather Locklear driving erratically while leaving a parking lot in Montecito. The witness said Locklear was revving her engine loudly, and backed over a pair of sunglasses several times.

“The witness called 911 because she was concerned for Locklear’s safety. When a CHP officer arrived, Locklear was found seated inside her vehicle, which was partially blocking the roadway.”

Authorities have ruled out alcohol intoxication after Locklear underwent tests at a local CHP station.

Marshall adds, “Alcohol was ruled out as a factor, but based on the officer’s observations, we believe Locklear was under the influence of prescription medication.”

The news comes just two months after Locklear checked out of an Arizona rehab clinic, where she received treatment for anxiety and depression.

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UPDATE: ADDED MUGSHOT

TMZ has learned Heather Locklear was arrested yesterday on suspicion of driving while impaired.

Locklear was pulled over while driving in the Santa Barbara area.

Law enforcement officers tell us alcohol was not involved, however, they are conducting tests to determine if Locklear was under the influence of drugs.

We’re told she was released on her own recognizance, without having to post bail.

This could set up a bizarre custody battle given that Locklear and ex-hubby Richie Sambora have both been busted for similar charges.

Sambora pleaded no contest to DUI back in March — his daughter Ava was in the car at the time he was popped. We’re told Heather’s kids were not in the car when she was arrested.

In June, Heather checked herself into an Arizona medical facility to fight anxiety and depression.

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After successfully completing four weeks of treatment for anxiety and depression, Heather Lochttp://icydk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/heather_locklear0514081.jpgklear is back home.

“Heather’s feeling really great,” says a close friend. “And she looks beautiful, just radiant.”

While the actress’s recovery is “a work in progress,” Locklear seems rejuvenated by her month away, says the friend. “She told a really funny story and she laughed from her core,” says the pal, who has seen Locklear since she returned home last weekend. “That’s when I knew she was going to be fine. I think that’s the best part of all – it’s so nice to hear her laugh.”

During her time at the Arizona facility, Locklear, 46, remained under doctors’ care while getting therapeutic spa treatments, riding horses and spending quality time alone. Her spirits were lifted by two visits from boyfriend Jack Wagner.

Since she checked herself in on June 19, Locklear has enjoyed the support of her ex, Bon Jovi rocker Richie Sambora. Their daughter Ava, 10, spent the last few weeks with Sambora but is now with her mom. Locklear is most excited, says the source, to be “back home with Ava.”

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On June 19, Jack Wagner, 48, showed his devotion to Heather Locklear by driving her to Arizona for treatment at the Sierra Tucson rehab facility. Once she completes her inpatient program, he wants to prove his love again — by asking her to be his wife!

“Jack wants to marry Heather as soon as her issues are under control. He’s already spoken to her therapists,” a friend reveals, noting that Heather will surely say yes. “After Jack came to visit, she realized how in love they are,” the pal says, adding that Heather would love a small beach wedding.

The 46-year-old actress, who divorced rocker Richie Sambora in April, was scheduled to check out of the rehab facility on July 16, another insider reports. “Her extended treatment plan is being worked out now,” the insider says. “Heather says that Jack is the best thing in her life next to her daughter,” the actress’ pal tells In Touch.

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