Rapper nabbed for theft
2004-06-25 14:25
New York - Rapper and actor DMX was arrested on charges that he and another man tried to steal a car in a parking lot at New York JFK International Airport, authorities said.
DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, and Jackie Hudgins were arrested on Thursday night after police interrupted a dispute between the two and another man whose car they allegedly tried to steal, authorities said.
A preliminary investigation indicated that Simmons may have identified himself as a federal agent, according to Tony Ciavolella, a Port Authority spokesperson.
No one was hurt and no weapons were recovered, Ciavolella said.
Simmons and Hudgins were arrested on charges of attempted robbery, criminal impersonation and criminal mischief, he said.
DMX has acted in films including Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds and Cradle 2 The Grave.
- AP