Nelly arrested in Missouri on drug possession charges

• – Police arrested rapper Nelly in Maryland Heights, charging him with drug possession and driving without insurance.

• – Authorities found Nelly with four ecstasy pills during an early morning traffic stop and booked him at 4:45 AM.

• – KRCG news reported the arrest first, followed by TMZ publishing his mug shot, drawing significant public interest.

Maryland Heights, MO – Early Wednesday morning, celebrated rapper Nelly found himself on the wrong side of the law. 

Authorities arrested him in Maryland Heights, a suburb not far from his hometown of St. Louis. The arrest records reveal two main charges against him: possession of illicit drugs and driving without insurance.

Multiple Offenses Cited

As details emerged, it became clear that the rapper, whose real name is Cornell Haynes II, was pulled over by police during the early hours of the morning.

Arrest records show that Nelly was found in possession of four ecstasy pills. Additionally, the rapper was driving without valid insurance, compounding his legal troubles. 

Nelly was taken into custody at 4:45 AM and subsequently booked at the Maryland Heights Police Department. Although the rapper faced a rough start to his day, he has since been released.

However, the legal process is likely far from over given the nature of the charges against him.

First Report and Mug Shot Details

KRCG news in Missouri was the first to break the story of Nelly’s arrest. The case drew considerable public interest, and TMZ later obtained and published Nelly’s mug shot. 

The image captures the rapper looking mostly expressionless with noticeably bloodshot eyes. In the photo, he is seen wearing a black hoodie, a white undershirt, and some jewelry.

This incident puts Nelly back in the public eye for reasons unrelated to his music career. Fans and followers will undoubtedly keep a close watch on how the legal proceedings unfold in the coming days.