Dominican entertainer ‘Sukie’ arrested in Grenada

Dominican entertainer, Sukie, has been arrested in Grenada, according to media reports from that island.
On Saturday afternoon, the Grenada Broadcasting Network (GBN) reported that Sukie, whose real name is Shane Edwards and who also goes by the name Sukie Burn Brain, was taken into custody on two counts of indecent assault.
He is expected to appear in the court on Monday.
On Saturday afternoon videos began circulating on social media purportedly showing him being led away by police.
Reports indicate that he and another Dominican performer, Mr Ridge, were expected to perform on Saturday night at an event dubbed “Fire & Ice” – The ultimate Concert at the Grenada National Cricket Stadium.
Shenseea, a Jamaican dancehall artist, was also expected to perform at the show.
In September 2022, the entertainer was arrested in Dominica and charged with battery on a female as well as threats.
Edwards who was remanded into custody for the alleged offense, was able to secure bail a month later.
Since his release in October, the artist has performed at several shows around the region.
The trial for the offense of threat and battery was expected to commence in the Roseau Magistrate court on December 6, 2022.