Chico and James DeBarge Arrested on Possession of Controlled Substance
Police found narcotics during a traffic stop and booked Chico DeBarge on an outstanding warrant, according to Burbank police.
- On Friday at 1:30 a.m., Burbank police arrested James DeBarge, 63, and Jonathan Chico DeBarge, 60, after spotting a Chevy Tahoe towing a Nissan SUV without license plates during a traffic stop.
- The brothers belong to the DeBarge musical family, whose members shaped R&B and pop music in the 1970s and 1980s with hits including "Rhythm of the Night" and "I Like It," with James performing in the Motown group and Chico building a solo career.
- Authorities discovered "suspected fentanyl and suspected methamphetamine" during the stop, and police booked Chico on an outstanding warrant while neither vehicle displayed license plates.
- Neither James nor Chico has publicly commented on the arrests, and authorities stress the men were arrested on suspicion of possession with no court conviction established.
- Chico's arrest history includes prior drug-related charges in 2007, 2019, and 2021, and he has openly discussed his addiction struggles through his 2009 album "Addiction," which addressed his federal prison time on drug charges.
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Mandatory‘Rhythm of the Night’ DeBarge Family Brothers Arrested After Traffic Stop
James and Chico DeBarge have landed in legal trouble following a traffic stop in California. Police allegedly found suspected drugs during the encounter. Now the musician brothers have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance. The incident marks the latest legal issue involving members of the famous musical family. Police allegedly discovered suspected […]
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*James DeBarge and his brother Jonathan “Chico” DeBarge were arrested in Burbank, California, after police said an unusual late-night traffic stop led to the discovery of narcotics. Burbank police told NBC Los Angeles that officers spotted a Chevy Tahoe towing a Nissan SUV with a tow strap at about 1:30 a.m. Friday. Neither vehicle displayed … The post James and Chico DeBarge Arrested After Bizarre Burbank Traffic Stop appeared first on EURweb |…
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James & Chico DeBarge Arrested In California
Once again, members of the DeBarge Family find themselves on the wrong side of the law. As reported by NBC4 Los Angeles, James and Chico DeBarge were arrested Friday (Aug. 28) in Burbank on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance. The situation unfolded at around 1:30 am local time when Burbank police spotted a Chevy Tahoe towing a Nissan SUV. Neither car had license plates, according to authorities. James, 63, was driving the Tahoe while…
James and Chico DeBarge Arrested For Allegedly Possessing Fentanyl and Meth
3:40 PM PT -- The management team of Chico DeBarge tells TMZ ... "We want to make it clear that Chico DeBarge does not use drugs and has maintained a clean and healthy lifestyle for quite some time. Any allegations, statements, or implications suggesting otherwise should not be attributed to Chico. Regarding the outstanding warrant associated with Chico's arrest, the warrant was related to a non-drug-related civil matter. Chico and his legal representatives are addressing the matter through the appropriate legal channels."
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