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"I performed my duties as a bail bondsman and not in connection with our show. This is what I do for a living," Duane "Dog" Chapman said.
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updated 4/17/2011 1:13:13 PM ET 2011-04-17T17:13:13

Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman isn't just good for locking up the bad guys .... he'll also bail out a friend in need. Literally.

The reality star posted Nicolas Cage's $11,000 bond, after the "Knowing" star was arrested on charges of domestic violence, disturbing the peace and public drunkenness Saturday morning in New Orleans, E! News has confirmed.

MORE: Baby Lyssa in Big Trouble: Dog the Bounty Hunter's Daughter Facing Criminal Charges

"Media from around the world have been requesting interviews with me today after reports surfaced about my posting a bond for actor Nicolas Cage in New Orleans," Chapman said in a statement to E! News. "I am a truly dedicated fan of Mr. Cage and will not be granting any interviews about my client as I wish to respect his privacy. I performed my duties as a bail bondsman and not in connection with our show. This is what I do for a living. There are two sides of my job: I release my clients after they have been arrested; and pick them up if they don't show up in court. I do not believe the latter will be the case for Mr. Cage."

Video: What’s next for bailed-out Nicolas Cage? (on this page)

Following Cage's bail-out, Dog's wife, Beth Chapman tweeted, "My guy just walked out of the jail damn new Orleans 8 hours holy cow that's a lot of time to Process one guy."

WATCH: Take a peek at a day in the life of Dog the Bounty Hunter, right here.

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