Hip-Hop Singer Bruno Mars Arrested on Cocaine Charges
Bruno Mars, a popular hip-hop singer whose real name is Peter Hernandez, was arrested on Sunday evening for cocaine possession.
Hernandez was at the Hard Rock Hotel when a bathroom attendant reported that he suspected the singer of drug use in the bathroom. He told authorities that Hernandez was taking an unusually long time in the stall. Hotel security called the police, who asked him to give them any narcotics that he had. Hernandez handed police 2.6 grams of a substance that they believe to be cocaine. He was arrested and taken to Clark County Detention Center. He was released early Sunday morning.
Cocaine possession is a serious offense and it could land Hernandez in prison, although being a first time offender, he may be able to get off with just community service and fines.
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