Polo G found himself in legal trouble after a maid allegedly discovered a loaded firearm inside his hotel room in Manhattan.
According to reports from PIX11, the 25-year-old artist was arrested on charges of criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a loaded firearm on Wednesday, April 10.
Authorities executed a search warrant at The Dominick Hotel in Manhattan, where Polo G was staying at the time.
During the search, police uncovered a black Glock handgun inside the room, loaded with nine bullets in the magazine and one in the chamber.
Polo G was subsequently taken into custody and arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday.
During the court proceedings on Thursday, Polo G’s attorney, Stacey Richman, emphasized the rapper’s dedication to his career and professionalism.
“This man is 100 percent serious in terms of his work, in terms of his professionalism. He has absolutely no incentive to flee because he has a career he’s built,” Richman stated.
However, prosecutors argued that Polo G posed a flight risk due to his previous arrests. As a result, he was subjected to a $25,000 cash bail, which he promptly posted. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 4.
This recent incident adds to Polo G’s history with law enforcement. Last year, he was arrested twice within 24 hours on charges of assault, robbery, and kidnapping, alongside his brother Trench Baby (Taurean Bartlett).
Both were released after posting $100,000 bail each. In a separate incident in 2021, Polo G was arrested for possession of a concealed firearm, but the charges were later dropped after he completed an anger management program.
Additionally, Polo G’s brother, Trench Baby, faced legal trouble last year when he was charged with felony murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Dashaun Berry.
Despite his legal challenges, Polo G had announced plans to release his fourth studio album, tentatively titled “Hood Poet,” in 2022.
However, the album has faced multiple delays, casting uncertainty over its release. Nonetheless, Polo G released the song “Sorrys & Ferraris” in February, indicating his continued activity in the music scene amidst legal issues.
