LL Cool J may be known for his rapping skills and for his role as a special agent on TV’s NCIS: Los Angeles, but life imitated art on Wednesday when he made a citizen's arrest of a home intruder, according to the Associated Press [5].
Los Angeles police Sgt. Frank Preciado said Wednesday that police got a 911 call shortly before 1 a.m. from the performer's daughter, who said an intruder was in their home and her father was holding him downstairs.
"A physical altercation occurred between the suspect and the victim, James Todd Smith, also known professionally as LL Cool J," said Preciado. "My understanding is he just had him in custody with his physical strength."
A 58-year-old suspect was taken to the hospital and was expected to be arrested on suspicion of burglary. His identity wasn't released but there was no indication that he knew LL Cool J or had a personal vendetta, LAPD spokesman Richard French said.
French said the suspect appeared to be a homeless person.
Early police information said the man received minor bruises. However, the Los Angeles Times cited police sources it did not identify as saying the suspect received a broken nose and jaw in a "knock-down, drag-out" fight.
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