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Cops Claim Drugs Found in Rapper's Home After Raid
PHOENIX -- After searching the home of DMX during an investigation into claims of animal cruelty, the po-po are claiming they found about a half-pound of suspected illegal narcotics.
The Washington Post is reporting that sheriff's deputies raided the talented yet troubled black rapper's crib on Friday, seizing several pit bulls.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office received a tip more than a week ago about dogs being kept in inhumane conditions at the Phoenix-area home.
With albums that include "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot" and "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood" and "Year of the Dog ... Again," this is not exactly the best news for Earl Simmons, the name his mama gave him before he became DMX.
In 2002, Simmons pleaded guilty to animal cruelty, disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia in New Jersey. Police said they found pipes for smoking crack cocaine, a pistol and 13 pit bulls at his home in 1999.
Friday's search was prompted by reports that pit bulls kept by the rapper at the home in rural north Phoenix were not being given enough food or water. A dozen pit bulls were seized, the bodies of three dogs were dug up in the yard and a variety of assault-style weapons were allegedly taken from the home. So far, no arrests have been made.
DMX, 36, was not at home and his lawyer said he hasn't been there for two months. Witnesses, however, placed Simmons at the home within the past three weeks.
The weapons are being checked to see if they are legal, the sheriff said. It's not like he can't carry them, however, since to date he has no felony convictions that would prohibit him from doing so.
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