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Musical brothers James and Chico DeBarge arrested in Burbank
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Dennis Broad , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the incident can be found through NBC4 Investigates. Musical brothers James and Chico DeBarge were taken into custody.
Musical brothers James and Chico DeBarge were taken into custody. They are known for their roles in a family of musicians who produced popular R&B and pop music. A traffic stop led to their arrest, during which narcotics were discovered. The brothers were not wearing seatbelts at the time.
James DeBarge was driving a vehicle towing another, and his brother was a passenger in the towed vehicle. Both vehicles were towed after the arrest. Jonathan Chico DeBarge also faced an outstanding warrant, though details about it are not available.
Further information about the incident can be found through NBC4 Investigates.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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