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Akon Briefly Arrested Near Atlanta on Bench Warrant Tied to Suspended License

His team says the license issue stems from a clerical error that will be addressed in court in early December.

Overview

  • Chamblee police detained the singer on Nov. 7 after a Flock camera flagged his white Tesla at a Tint World shop, confirming an out-of-county Roswell warrant.
  • He was booked into DeKalb County Jail around 12:30 p.m. and released about six hours later after being transferred to Roswell custody and posting bail.
  • Officers reported finding no weapons or contraband on him during the arrest, though a September stop noted an 'illegal vape' seized from his vehicle.
  • The warrant traces to a Sept. 10 incident in Roswell, Georgia, when officers found his license was suspended for failing to appear for a January 2023 court date and issued a citation.
  • He continued his schedule and performed in India on Nov. 9 as officials have not publicly announced further court dates or additional charges.