New Orleans-born actor Wendell Pierce was arrested Saturday for reportedly assaulting a Bernie Sanders supporter in Atlanta, according to various media outlets.Pierce, who is known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Treme," was at a hotel in Atlanta having a conversation with a couple when the encounter turned violent, TMZ reports.News organizations, all citing TMZ, report that Pierce and the couple began to talk about politics when the woman declared her support for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.Pierce, who has declared his support for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, became upset and pushed the man. He then went after the woman, grabbed her hair and smacked her in the head, TMZ reports.The Atlanta Police Department issued a statement and said the incident did not "rise to anything significant." Officials have not released details about the arrest."Mr. Wendell Pierce was arrested early Saturday morning at Atlanta Lowes (sic) Hotel, where he was a guest. The incident did not rise to anything significant so no special notification was made ... it was treated like any other arrest a patrol officer conducts. Mr. Pierce made no indication he was famous nor did the officer inquire. Once the incident report is complete we will be delighted to share the details. But at this time there is nothing significant to share with the media."Records at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia indicate Pierce was booked for simple battery. He was released on a $1,000 bail.Pierce has not issued a statement about the incident.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here.Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

New Orleans-born actor Wendell Pierce was arrested Saturday for reportedly assaulting a Bernie Sanders supporter in Atlanta, according to various media outlets.

Pierce, who is known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Treme," was at a hotel in Atlanta having a conversation with a couple when the encounter turned violent, TMZ reports.

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News organizations, all citing TMZ, report that Pierce and the couple began to talk about politics when the woman declared her support for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

Pierce, who has declared his support for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, became upset and pushed the man. He then went after the woman, grabbed her hair and smacked her in the head, TMZ reports.

The Atlanta Police Department issued a statement and said the incident did not "rise to anything significant." Officials have not released details about the arrest.

"Mr. Wendell Pierce was arrested early Saturday morning at Atlanta Lowes (sic) Hotel, where he was a guest. The incident did not rise to anything significant so no special notification was made ... it was treated like any other arrest a patrol officer conducts. Mr. Pierce made no indication he was famous nor did the officer inquire. Once the incident report is complete we will be delighted to share the details. But at this time there is nothing significant to share with the media."

Records at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia indicate Pierce was booked for simple battery. He was released on a $1,000 bail.

Pierce has not issued a statement about the incident.

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