Columbus Short arrested for public intoxication in Dallas

DALLAS (KABC) -- Former "Scandal" actor Columbus Short was arrested in Dallas early Saturday for public intoxication.

Short was arrested by Dallas police around 2 a.m. at the Katy Trail Ice House, a popular beer garden and restaurant.

This is not Short's first run-in with the law. In March, the 31-year-old pleaded not guilty to felony battery for a fight that seriously injured a man at a West Hollywood restaurant. Short allegedly fractured the man's left eye socket and knocked him unconscious.

He was arrested for misdemeanor spousal battery on Feb. 14 after allegedly threatening his then-wife with a knife during a fight.

In April, the actor announced he was not returning to play Harrison Wright on ABC's hit show for its fourth season. Short's movie credits include "Stomp The Yard," "The Losers" and "Accepted."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.