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Country singer Gretchen Wilson arrested in Connecticut

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Country singer Gretchen Wilson was arrested in Connecticut after allegedly becoming belligerent with police at a local airport. 

CBS affiliate WFSB reported Wednesday morning that the Connecticut State Police was called to Bradley International Airport near Hartford on Tuesday. 

There had apparently been a minor disturbance on an incoming flight. 

Authorities said Wilson became belligerent during an interview. She was arrested and charged with breach of peace. 

 WFSB reported that she was booked on a $1,000 bond. 

Wilson is best known for her 2004 hit, “Redneck Woman.”