Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Lloyd Banks, Young Buck Arrested In NYC On Gun Charges

Lloyd Banks (Christopher Lloyd) and Young Buck (David Brown) were arrested after police allegedly found weapons in a van carrying the rappers and 11 others following the Anger Management 3 tour in New York on Monday, August 8th. Reports stated that police pulled the van over for allegedly running a red light on 41st Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. Police reportedly found two firearms in the vehicle and subsequently arrested thirteen passengers. Police say they recovered a .357 handgun from Steven Roker, a member of the entourage, who was charged with criminal possession of a weapon. They also alleged that a loaded .40 caliber gun was found on the floor of the van, prompting charges of criminal possession of a weapon for everyone in the vehicle. Another passenger, Darryl Lighty, was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest according to a spokesperson for the NYPD. As of Tuesday afternoon (August 9), all 13 men were still in custody awaiting arraignment. A spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said it is quite possible that Banks (23) and Buck (24) could miss Tuesday night's Anger Management show at Madison Square Garden.According to authorities, Ronald Knight, 20; Eugene Cedric, 26; Dante Reed, 27; Clinton Skinner, 41; Terry Biles, 35; Paul McFarlane, 29; Terrence LaJuan, 29; Curtis Williams, 29; and Paris Fowler, 22, were also arrested Monday nightThe Anger Management tours features co-headliners Eminem and 50 Cent. Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, Olivia, Tony Yayo, D12, Proof, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Pitbull, Lil’ Jon, Lil’ Scrappy as well as G-Unit’s newest additions Mobb Deep and M.O.P are also featured on the tour.Representatives for G- Unit had no comment.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I never understood why these rappers do not hire professional security . They can carry hanguns legally . Why is it always the same stupid thing "gun charges". I would think most of them would have enough sense to get there own full carry permit to protect themselves???