'Jersey Shore's' Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Arrested at Tanning Salon

— -- Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino from MTV's "Jersey Shore" was arrested today for his involvement in a fight at a New Jersey tanning salon, ABC News has confirmed.

He was taken into custody in Middletown, N.J., where he is opening a tanning salon called Boca Tanning, authorities said.

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The reality star is being charged with simple assault, police said. His bail was set at $500.

Sorrentino has been involved with Boca Tanning since 2011.

The 31-year-old reality star rose to fame on the "Jersey Shore" in 2009 and the program ran until 2012. He also appeared on "Dancing with the Stars" as a contestant in season 11.