Who is Frank Sommerville's daughter, Callie? Ex-KTVU anchor arrested for 'fight' with 21-year-old

Frank Sommerville was arrested for battery after a fight with daughter Callie, later claiming on Facebook she’s a “full-blown weed addict” demanding money.

Updated on: Sep 17, 2025, 03:51:27 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Callie Sommerville, the daughter of ex-KTVU anchor Frank Sommerville, has catapulted to sudden media attention after Frank Sommerville's battery arrest on Monday. Frank released a statement on Facebook after the arrest where he claimed that the battery stemmed from a fight with Callie.

Callie Sommerville (L:) and Frank Sommerville with Callie Sommerville (L). (franksommerville1/ Instagram)

A Bay Area, California native, Frank Sommerville was reportedly arrested somewhere in Oakland, California on Monday evening, around 6:50 p.m. local time. His jail records reveal that he was arrested on Monday evening on suspicion of bodily injury battery but was released on bail on Tuesday morning.

Shortly after his release, he made a post about the arrest. He also posted a selfie where he was seen with bruises on his face. Frank Sommerville said his daughter, whom he described as a "full-blown weed addict," came to his house asking for money, and they got into a fight.

"My daughter is a full-blown weed addict. She smokes morning noon and night. Yesterday she was in withdrawal and demanding money," he wrote in the Facebook post. "We got into a physical fight because she wouldn't leave."

After a while, however, he wrote that Callie Sommerville left for Frank's ex-wife's home, where she reportedly lives. Frank then followed her there as he "feared another altercation."

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"By the time I got there Callie had called the police," he wrote. “I love my daughter more than anything in the world. I would never deliberately try to hurt her. But bad things happen in battle. I can only hope my daughter gets treatment.”

Frank Sommerville's History Of Arrests

Former news anchor Frank Sommerville’s legal troubles have repeatedly drawn headlines. His most serious case began in December 2021, when he was arrested after a crash in Oakland. Tests showed his blood alcohol level was .24, triple the legal limit. He pleaded no contest to DUI charges in August 2022. Court records later show he agreed to reckless driving charges, with most counts dismissed.

In June 2023, police arrested him twice in less than ten hours following heated confrontations with family members at a Berkeley home. Authorities again suspected alcohol was involved.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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