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7.2.99 7:55 EST back
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DMX Faces Weapons Charges:
Chart-topping rapper DMX was arrested and released this
week on weapons charges in New Jersey after his uncle
and manager suffered a gunshot wound. |
Both DMX (real name Earl Simmons) and his wife Tashera
were arrested on Wednesday in Teaneck, New Jersey
after police say they seized an assault weapon, hollow-nose
bullets, a high-capacity clip, and drug paraphernalia during
a search of their home. Teaneck Detective Sergeant
Michael Falvey told MTV News that police searched the
rapper's home after DMX's uncle and manager, Ray
Copeland, was shot in the foot in nearby Fort Lee, New
Jersey.
Both DMX and his wife stand charged of possession of
hollow-nose bullets, possession of an assault weapon,
possession of a high-capacity magazine, and possession of
drug paraphernalia. DMX also faces a charge of
possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose as
Teaneck police believe a weapon found in the rapper's
home may have been used in the Fort Lee incident. Fort
Lee police, who are investigating the Copeland shooting,
were unavailable for comment as of press time.
After issuing a warrant for the couple's arrest on Monday,
police say the rapper and his wife turned up at police
headquarters on Wednesday to face the charges.
During their search of DMX's home, Teaneck police also
claim to have found a bulletproof vest and 14 pit bulls, 13
of which were kept in cages in the basement.
The rapper maintains his innocence and was freed on
$50,000 bail.
DMX, who recently topped the pack of Source Hip-Hop
Music Award nominees with five nods, is expected to
release a new album just before Christmas.
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