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 drugs after pulling over James and Chico DeBarge
According to TMZ, police stopped James and Chico on the night of Aug. 27 in Burbank, California. Law enforcement sources told the outlet that officers pulled them over for traffic violations. James allegedly drove a Chevy Tahoe that towed a Nissan SUV. Chico was reportedly inside the Nissan during the traffic stop.
The two SUVs allegedly had no license plates, according to the outlet’s sources. The brothers also allegedly failed to wear seat belts. During the stop, police reportedly found “suspected fentanyl” and “suspected methamphetamine” in the brothers’ possession.
Police arrested both James and Chico on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance. Chico also allegedly had an outstanding warrant, although the report did not specify its connection. The news of the brothers’ arrests was first reported by NBC4.
James and Chico come from the well-known DeBarge family of musicians. Their family was successful during the 1980s and 1990s. The family’s hits include “Rhythm of the Night” and “I Like It.” Chico has previously spoken publicly about his struggles with addiction.
Chico previously served time on narcotics-related charges, according to TMZ. But the new accusations have brought both brothers into a fresh legal controversy. The substances found in the stop are suspected fentanyl and suspected methamphetamine, according to authorities.
The case adds another troubling chapter to the story surrounding the famous musical siblings. For now, neither brother has publicly commented on the arrests or the allegations surrounding the traffic stop.
