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Ty Pennington, host of ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' arrives at an awards show on March 31, 2007 in Los Angeles. Pennington, 42, was booked on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs while driving, early Saturday, May 5, 2007,the TMZ.com Web site reported.
"I made an error in judgment," Pennington said in a statement released through his publicist, Stan Rosenfield.
"We all make mistakes, however this is about accountability. Under no circumstances should anyone consume alcohol while driving. I could have jeopardized the lives of others and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone," the reality TV host said.
Pennington was arrested on a misdemeanor charge shortly after 12:30 a.m. Saturday by the Police Department's [LAPD]West Traffic Division, according to inmate information posted on the county Sheriff's Department Web site.
Pennington was released two hours later after posting $5,000 bail and was due back in court June 4, according to the Web site.
"This was my wake-up call," Pennington said. "I also want to apologize to my fans, ABC Television and my design team for my lapse in judgment and the embarrassment I have caused."
Police officials said Monday they had no further information.
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