Rapper Rick Ross has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Miami Beach, according to local police. He was booked at the Turner Guilford Knight correctional center at 6.10am local time on Thursday.
Ross faces one felony count of battery by strangulation and a misdemeanor count of battery. Miami-Dade jail and court records indicate his bond has been set at $6,000.
Local authorities have not specified the circumstances of the arrest or details of the alleged incident, nor have they identified the alleged victim. The arrest follows allegations of physical abuse made by his ex-girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, reported by People magazine.
Court records show that Ross has retained attorney Bradley Horenstein. His arraignment is scheduled for 22 October.