Former Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck was arrested Tuesday morning in Los Angeles County on a felony charge, according to sheriff's department records.

Cloobeck, 64, was taken into custody at 10:59 a.m. and booked at the West Hollywood Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department jail records show. He was released shortly after his arrest.

The real estate developer and timeshare magnate previously sought the Democratic nomination for California governor. A spokesperson for Cloobeck denied any wrongdoing and called the charges false, though specific details about the nature of the felony charge were not immediately available.

Cloobeck has been involved in Democratic politics as a donor, though he has publicly criticized the party on certain issues in recent years. The arrest marks a significant development for the businessman who has maintained a public profile in both real estate and political circles.