TV and Film Star Accused of Sexual Battery

Law enforcement sources tell us ... Busfield took a date to the ArcLight theaters in Sherman Oaks Wednesday night. Our sources say the two began kissing during the movie, but the woman claims at some point ... Busfield groped her in the breast and genital areas.

We're told the woman abruptly ended the date and went to police the following evening ... filing a report alleging sexual battery.

Law enforcement sources tell us police are investigating. Busfield has not been arrested, but we're told cops would like to speak with him.