Rodman's 40th Busted by Cops

May 15 -- Turning 40 is a traumatic experience for some, but for Dennis Rodman, it's just another reason to party. The heavily pierced former basketball star was in the midst of celebrating his landmark year Saturday when police were called to shut down his massive beachside bash in Newport Beach, Calif.

Officials say Rodman, who made his grand entrance in a helicopter, could be charged with disturbing the peace and failing to have proper permits for both the helicopter and for live bands playing at his fiesta. Newport Beach Police Sgt. Steve Shulman said Monday that Rodman may be sued in civil court for the helicopter landing, which took place on the public beach in front of his home.

Approximately 300 guests — only a third of whom were said to be invited — showed up for The Worm's 40th. Police received more than 50 complaints from angry neighbors, and 30 officers (some in riot gear) were dispatched to the scene.

"Our department is going to look at the legality of whether or not we can bill him for our police response," Shulman said, adding that the department also sent a report to the Federal Aviation Administration for the illegal helicopter landing. "It's a violation for a pilot to land without authority absent an emergency. There are safety issues," Shulman added.

No arrests were made and Rodman ultimately agreed to move the party to a nearby restaurant that he partly owns, police said.

Rodman has never exactly been the neighborhood's Mr. Rogers. Last year he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor drunken driving in Newport Beach and was ordered to pay about $2,000 in fines and fees. The former NBA pro was placed on three years of informal probation.

Previous Rodman soirées have resulted in more than 70 confrontations with police and more than $3,000 in fines for violating local ordinances, according to published reports.

Reuters contributed to this story.