Tough break for Raymond Cruz -- the actor who brought fan-fav villain Tuco Salamanca to life -- 'cause cops hauled him in this morning on suspicion of misdemeanor battery.

Michael Pitt has been arrested on sexual abuse charges ... with authorities saying he’s being accused of sexually assaulting his then-girlfriend and later attacking her with a couple blunt objects.

George Clooney's sister Adelia "Ada" Zeidler has died ... and, the star has memorialized her with a heartfelt statement.