Country singer Stoney LaRule will enter rehab after he was arrested for allegedly pushing his girlfriend down a flight of stairs during a fight over her noisy hair dryer, reports the Daily Mail. Police arrested the musician, 38, after responding to a domestic violence call in Oklahoma City around 7 a.m. on Monday morning, according to E! News.
The singer issued a statement on Tuesday apologizing to fans for his actions and saying he would be entering "an intensive and extensive" rehab program.
"I want to apologize to my family, my friends and my fans for the recent circumstances that have come to light. I am going to take some time to work on myself," LaRue said. "I appreciate your thoughts and good wishes for me during this trying time. Please check my Facebook page for updates on my upcoming tour dates, but most importantly, I appreciate your support during this time."
After a night of drinking LaRue returned home around 4 a.m. His girlfriend Amanda Winsworth started getting ready for work by using a hairdryer. When she began using it, LaRue woke up and complained about the noise before allegedly lunging for it and throwing around her makeup bag and toiletries. When Winsworth bent down to pick up her things, LaRue allegedly pushed her from behind, sending her tumbling head-first down the stairs.
