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Charlie Sheen Spends Christmas Day Behind Bars for Alleged Domestic Abuse

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ASPEN, Colo. (CBS/AP) Charlie Sheen spent part of his Christmas in jail after being arrested at a home in Aspen.

Photo: Charlie Sheen is seen in a mugshot made available by the Aspen, Colo. Police Department, Dec. 25, 2009.

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Police say the "Two and A-Half Men" actor is accused of using a weapon in an alleged case of domestic violence in the Colorado ski resort town.

Police spokeswoman Stephanie Dasaro did not provide details on what kind of weapon Sheen is accused of using.

Sheen also was arrested on investigation of second-degree assault, a felony, and criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.

Photo: Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke Allen pose at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, Jan. 28, 2009.

Sheen's lawyer didn't return a telephone call Sunday seeking comment.

Sheen hasn't been charged and was released Friday after posting an $8,500 bond. Prosecutors will determine whether to file charges.

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