Owner of Rehab Where Presley Gerber Died Had License Denied Over Past Drug, Minor Involvement

Dr. Reza Nabavi, the founder and owner of the rehabilitation facility where Presley Gerber died of a suspected overdose, had his psychology license denied in 2004 due to a criminal past involving drugs and a minor. This information comes to light following the death of Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.

In February 2002, Nabavi, then 25, was arrested after Oakland police found him asleep in a car in an area known for illicit activities. He was with a 15-year-old girl who reported being under the influence of methamphetamine and stated she did not know Nabavi well. A search of Nabavi's vehicle revealed methamphetamine, marijuana, a hunting knife, a handgun, and ammunition.

Nabavi pleaded no contest to misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance in May 2002 and was sentenced to 36 months of probation. Later that month, he was arrested again for possessing narcotics and paraphernalia after allegedly agreeing to sell methamphetamine to an informant. Officers reportedly found methamphetamine, a glass pipe, and marijuana on his person.

He pleaded no contest to another misdemeanor possession charge in June 2002 and again received a 36-month probation sentence. In September 2004, Nabavi applied for a psychologist registration with the California Board of Psychology, but the application was denied later that month. The denial cited a conviction for a crime substantially related to the qualifications and practice of a psychologist, use of a controlled substance, and unprofessional conduct.

Nabavi later registered as a psychological assistant in January 2006. The following month, this registration was revoked but