melgibpopo.jpg First there were racist rants and restraining orders, and now the police are getting in the middle of the latest drama between Mel Gibson and ex-girlfriend/babymama Oksana Grigorieva.

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department released the following statement today:
    "An investigation of domestic violence was launched by Malibu/Lost Hills station detectives involving actor Mel Gibson and his former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. The detective in charge of the investigation is currently gathering information regarding the allegations. Due to the investigation being preliminary in nature, no other information is available at this time."


The statement is regarding an incident that occurred between the couple on January 6, 2010 where Grigorieva claims Gibson punched her in the face "more than once," though sources close to Gibson have denied the allegation, claiming Mel simply was trying to stop Grigorieva from shaking their infant daughter Lucia.