In a recent incident at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, known by his real name Peter Hernandez, was discovered with a bag of cocaine in the hotel’s bathroom.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that Mars was apprehended by hotel security and subsequently taken into custody on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance.
According to authorities, Mars was found to be in possession of 2.6 grams of cocaine during the incident.
While formal charges have not been officially filed yet, the 24-year-old musician is scheduled to appear in court on November 18 for further legal proceedings.
Details from the arrest report, as obtained by TMZ, reveal that Hernandez was observed entering a bathroom stall with a bag containing a white, powdery substance.
Upon noticing his extended stay inside the stall, a bathroom attendant raised concerns to a security guard who then approached Hernandez as he exited the stall.
In response to inquiries about any drugs in his possession, Hernandez retrieved the bagged substance from his jeans pocket.
Subsequent testing confirmed the substance to be cocaine, leading to Hernandez being escorted to a holding cell for further questioning by law enforcement officers.
During the interrogation, Hernandez expressed a desire to speak candidly, admitting to his actions and asserting that he had no prior history of drug use.
As a result of the incident, Hernandez may potentially face felony charges in connection to the cocaine possession case.
The situation marks a significant development in the career of the popular singer, known for hits such as “Just the
