Celebrity Justice
Poison's Rikki Rockett Arrested on Rape Warrant

Rikki RockettThe drummer for everyone's fave 80's hair band, Poison, was arrested Monday on a rape warrant out of Mississippi as he got off a flight from New Zealand at LAX.

46-year-old Rikki Rockett was busted by the Airport Division of the LAPD as he was going through customs. As the LA Daily News first reported, Rockett, a former hairdresser whose real name is Richard Ream, was transported to the L.A. County Jail, where he was booked on a felony fugitive sexual assault warrant out of Neshoba County, Mississippi. Where Rockett is exactly right now we don't know.

Information about the warrant and specific charges was not immediately available.

Rockett and singer Bret Michaels -- high school classmates -- founded Poison together. He was in New Zealand to reunite and perform with other original members of the band at Rock2Wellington, a huge heavy metal show.

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91. There's a lot going on in the world that I would believe but this isn't one of them. To this day, Poison's got so many freakin' groupies, why in the hell would Rikki have to use rape?? I think someone seen $$. Too bad Karma has a way of turning around on them.

Posted at 5:07PM on Mar 29th 2008 by clk

92. No way. Rikki is engaged and happy. He's been playing shows with his fiancee, who is very pretty. He's a great guy, I've met him several times with C.C.
Not true. Some bitch just wants her chance in the spotlight.
This better not affect the tour.

Posted at 5:38PM on Mar 29th 2008 by Lithium_Junkie

93. I am with those of you who believe that Rikki couldn't have done this. His fiancee was with him on the road all last tour!! I fear it may be a set-up. Someone earlier talked about him giving sincere, genuine rockers a bad name.... he is actually one of THE most sincere people I have met in the business. I simply cannot believe that this could have actually happened. We are all behind you Rikki & will continue to support you!

Posted at 8:30PM on Mar 29th 2008 by stand strong

94. Mike... to your comment about drugs & alcohol... because we do know Rikki, we also know he is NOT a big drinker and does not do drugs. I have never seen him out of control or conducting himself in anyway that would be considered inappropriate or out of line. He is a good man who sincerely and deeply loves his fiancee. I hope this will all be cleared soon.

Posted at 8:31PM on Mar 29th 2008 by stand strong

95. OMG People get a life! This crap happens all the time, people wanting a little fame. How about innocent until proven guilty??!! His looks and the size of his "stuff" has nothing to do with whether he could rape. I don't think he did it and it's because of his character and nothing else. Again... Get a life and stop hatin'!

Posted at 10:53PM on Mar 29th 2008 by PoisonGirl

96. Ah hahahah WOW! Me and my buddies ate breakfast with this guy and his girfriend back in 87 the day after RATT Poison concert...RAPIST???? I would of taken him as a child molester before a rapist....Ewwwwww

Posted at 2:47AM on Mar 30th 2008 by BEN DOVER

97. I just also found out from Lithium Junkie that he blew a Rikki Rocket Poison fart in this bitchs face....thats why she is pissed...I dont blame her...You see cuz Lithium met him a biliion times thats how Lithium knows...Man I wish I was LIthium...How cool!

Posted at 2:54AM on Mar 30th 2008 by BEN DOVER

98. This is ridiculous! Why would anyone "raped" by a celebrity wait several DAYS to report it? I've seen Rikki in action, he doesn't need to force himself on anyone, not to mention he's one of the nicest guys out there: If you straight up say "I'm not a groupie/whore & am not here to screw you" he's totally cool with it. Even if he's screwed around when Mel wasn't looking, he still has no NEED to force himself on anybody! I hope this idiot who reports this gets what SHE deserves when Rikki is vindicated!

Posted at 7:49AM on Mar 30th 2008 by shadowplay

99. wow you people are ridiculous. i bet kelli wouldnt find it so funny if it were her boyfriend being charged with rape, now would she ? or maybe she would she seems pretty twisted. rikki we are in support of you. im sure you will be proven innocent and we look forward to seeing you in july in st pete.

Posted at 10:18AM on Mar 30th 2008 by lorri

100. YEA RIGHT ROCKETT DOESNT NEED TO RAPE, SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME BROAD THAT BLAMED OUR BOY KOBE BRYANT FOR RAPE WHEN SHE GAVE HIM THE KEY TO HER ROOM AND CONSENTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:02PM on Mar 30th 2008 by SPOOKYSINNER

101. There is no way Rikki did this. Im from the same town as Bret and Rikki and have met them both several times and can assure the rest of us Poison fans out there that the charges will be dropped.

Posted at 1:03PM on Mar 30th 2008 by PoisonfanfromPA

102. I bet this is a publicity stunt, I wouldn't put it past them.

Posted at 1:55AM on Mar 31st 2008 by Old Poison Fan

103. I don't believe this at all. I met him and the band about 5 years ago. He is very nice and respectful. I became good friends with him. Everytime they come into town we get to go hang out after the show. I've seen A Lot backstage. Believe me...These girl's will do whatever it takes to get 1 minute of their time. I feel sorry for HIM not her. She must have thought she would be a "Rocker's Wife" and live the "Fantasy". What? Did she wake up the next day and say "Oh no!" "I slept with a Rockstar better get checked and say it was "Rape" Best of luck to ya bud. I hope it all work's out .

Posted at 8:33AM on Mar 31st 2008 by Robyn

104. That ain't right. Rikki ain't a rapist. I won't believe that. Indescent exposure due to alchohol consumption, maybe, rape, heck no! Let Rikki go!

Posted at 8:50PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Tommy Sweet

105. "He was in New Zealand to reunite and perform with other original members of the band at Rock2Wellington, a huge heavy metal show." Read: They were playing, among other acts, at Wellington, NZ's equivilant of a county fair.
These washed-up losers, with their frighteningly wretched lack of hygiene, haven't played an A-venue since Bill Clinton was in his first term. They sucked, then ... and, they could not book my old high school, now.
Funny enough, I was in a Target Dept store, over the weekend. There, deeply submerged in the $4.99 & Under" bargain CD bin, ... was Poison's first release. Given this breaking so-called news ... How timely. How appropriate.
Lastly, as a former hairdresser, himself - rokket, now a middle-aged man in his mid/late 40's - should hang himself in embarrassment with that hair-do.

Posted at 11:53PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Cam

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