Rick Ross Arrested on Battery and Strangulation Charges in Miami Beach
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on October 1 and booked on domestic-violence charges including felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery, according to Miami-Dade jail and court records.
The arrest immediately became one of the day’s biggest entertainment-news searches. CBS Miami reported that Ross was booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 6:10 a.m. Thursday.
Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, had a total bond listed at $6,000 and an arraignment scheduled for October 22, according to the records cited by CBS.
What happened
Ross faces one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor battery charge, both listed as domestic-violence offenses.
The Miami-Dade jail records identify the charges but did not initially provide a full public account of the alleged incident.
Ross has retained attorney Bradley Horenstein, and his arraignment is scheduled for October 22.
Because the case is at the charging stage, the allegations should not be treated as established facts.
Why Rick Ross is trending
The arrest follows public accusations made by Ross’ former girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick.
Kendrick had alleged on social media that Ross physically abused her and shared an image of an injured lip. The allegations received significant attention before the arrest.
However, CBS Miami noted that it was not initially clear whether Kendrick’s public allegations were directly connected to the charges filed Thursday.
That distinction is important.
The arrest and criminal charges are documented. The precise relationship between the arrest and previous allegations requires further confirmation.
What the charges mean
A felony battery-by-strangulation charge is considerably more serious than a standard misdemeanor battery allegation.
The current records establish the charges against Ross, but they do not by themselves establish guilt.
Ross is entitled to due process as the case moves forward.
Additional details are expected as the arrest report, court filings and police records become available.
Ross’ legal response
According to Page Six, Ross turned himself in and pleaded not guilty, while his attorneys have maintained his innocence and disputed the accusations.
That response will be an important part of the story as the legal process develops.
The case is now moving through the Florida court system rather than remaining solely a celebrity-news controversy.
What happens next
Ross’ next major scheduled court date is an arraignment on October 22.
Further information could emerge earlier through police records, court filings or statements from attorneys involved in the case.
For now, the confirmed development is the arrest and the two charges recorded in Miami-Dade jail records.
FAQ
Why was Rick Ross arrested?
He was booked on charges including felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery.
When was Rick Ross arrested?
He was booked early Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Where was Rick Ross arrested?
The arrest occurred in Miami Beach.
When is Rick Ross’ arraignment?
His arraignment is scheduled for October 22.
