TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested musician Jesse Sorato McFaddin, widely known by his stage name JESSE, on suspicion of using cocaine, investigative sources revealed, reports TBS News (Nov. 7).
McFaddin, 46, is accused of violating the Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Law by using a small amount of cocaine in Tokyo or nearby areas around November 4.
According to police, a urine test administered to the rocker came back positive for cocaine.
Authorities have not disclosed whether McFaddin admits or denies the allegations.
The suspect is the son of world-renowned Japanese guitarist Char and serves as the frontman and lead vocalist for prominent alternative rock bands RIZE and The BONEZ.
Investigators are currently questioning McFaddin and tracing the route through which he obtained the illicit drug.
