The 'Celebrity Big Brother' alum reportedly was driving her 2020 Nissan Murano when she hit a parked SUV at the intersection of Arden Avenue and Arthur Kill Road.
- Jan 5, 2022
AceShowbiz - Renee Graziano started 2022 with legal trouble. Having been arrested for driving under the influence, the "Mob Wives" star admitted that she took Adderall before crashing her car into a parked SUV in Staten Island.
The incident took place on Tuesday night, January 4. The 52-year-old reportedly was driving her 2020 Nissan Murano when she hit the parked Jeep Wrangler at the intersection of Arden Avenue and Arthur Kill Road around 10:35 P.M. Her car then flipped over.
Renee was later taken into police custody and confessed that she had taken Adderall earlier in the day. An NYPD spokesman stated that the reality star was "wobbly on her legs" and had "slurred speech" as well as glassy eyes.
"Officers, when they went to speak to the driver of the vehicle, she displayed physical characteristics consistent with being under the influence and was subsequently taken into custody," the spokesperson further detailed. "She was charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired."
Luckily, the daughter of former Bonanno crime family consigliere Anthony Graziano wasn't injured. She is now awaiting arraignment in Staten Island Criminal Court.
Renee has long been struggling with drug abuse issues. Back in 2017, she entered a treatment facility in Florida to seek treatment for her drug addiction and depression. In August 2021, however, she was allegedly caught doing cocaine in a selfie she shared on social media.
In the said picture, the "Celebrity Big Brother" alum was seen posing in a bathroom with a female friend. While the camera focused on her and her pal behind her, it also captured a white paper with a white substance on it next to the washbasin. Upon close inspection, fans concluded that the substance on the paper was coke.
Many have since reacted to the snap. One person in particular advised Renee, "I love Renee but she gotta stop with the coke and these middle school edit apps." A concerned fan added, "She relapsed. I hope she can get the help she needs."
