Celebrity | Girls Gone Wild Joe Francis Turns Himself In to Cops Sources say warrant was for false imprisonment By Evann Gastaldo Posted Aug 23, 2011 11:04 AM CDT Copied Joe Francis arrives at 'The Next Three Days' Los Angeles Special Screening at Directors Guild of America on November 16, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. (Getty Images) Joe Francis turned himself into police last night for … something. Sources tell the Los Angeles Times the Girls Gone Wild founder turned himself in to the LAPD on a misdemeanor warrant for false imprisonment, but no details were given. TMZ spoke with sources who say the story goes something like this: Three women (the accusers) met Francis at a nightclub. He said he'd give them a lift to their car in his limo. Instead, he allegedly took them to his mansion against their wishes. Read These Next Iranian strikes hit near Israeli nuclear research site. Robert Mueller, FBI boss who investigated Russia ties, Dies White House: No Mark Twain Prize for Bill Maher. Musk to TSA agents missing paychecks: I've got you. Report an error