Reggaeton singer-songwriter Jhayco has been arrested in Florida after allegedly being found in possession of drugs, according to reports
The Latin urban star, born Jesús Manuel Nieves Cortés, wasReggaeton singer Jhayco ARRESTED arrested in Miami early Aug. 12 and charged with cocaine possession and cannabis possession of 20 grams or less after being pulled over by police during a traffic stop, according to Rolling Stone, Variety and NBC 6 South Florida.
Before his arrest, Jhayco, 32, was reportedly driving at 5 mph and took over a minute to resume driving after coming to a complete stop, per Rolling Stone and NBC 6.
When police approached the singer’s car, a deputy reportedly observed a “strong odor of cannabis” coming from the vehicle, and that Jhayco had “white powder” on his pants and nose, Rolling Stone and NBC 6 report. He was allegedly unable to provide the police with a driver’s license during the stop.
Authorities subsequently found two pouches of suspected cannabis with approximately seven grams each in Jhayco’s car, per NBC 6. Additionally, police discovered that the Grammy-nominated singer had “clear baggies with suspect powder cocaine,” totaling about two grams, in his pockets, according to Rolling Stone and NBC 6.
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