Carnival Cruise Passenger Jumps Overboard
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A man jumped overboard on a Carnival cruise headed for Florida ... and so far no sign of him.
A passenger on the boat tells TMZ ... she was on deck 7 early Saturday morning when 2 teens came running past her in a panic. She told them to slow down so they wouldn't hurt themselves, and that's when they screamed someone had gone overboard.
There was pandemonium on the ship by some ... others thought it was a joke, until security jumped to the ready and began a frantic search.
We're told the Coast Guard was called in and they blasted bright lights onto the dark sea and went on the hunt. The cruise line stayed to help in the search, but nothing turned up.
The ship then headed for its destination -- Port Canaveral, Florida and the Coast Guard continued searching.
A Carnival spokesperson tells TMZ the man jumped off the ship. We do know he's an adult who was on the ship with his family.
Guest services thought they were joking at first -- but then sent security to the area where the man had fallen overboard.
Security confirmed he had gone overboard and the coast guard was called in.
A spokesperson for Carnival tells TMZ ... "The Carnival Care Team is supporting the guest's family. Mardi Gras is arriving to Port Canaveral this morning and will be sailing to its next itinerary. Our thoughts and prayers are with the guest and his family."
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DaBaby 911 Audio After Shooting ... Intruder Screaming in Pain
DaBaby called 911 after shooting a trespasser who entered his North Carolina estate, and you hear the trespasser writhing in pain and DaBaby giving the 911 dispatcher lip.
DaBaby is standing right next to the guy he had just shot in the leg, who is whaling as the dispatcher solicits info. The rapper says the trespasser clearly knew it was his property because he mentioned him by name.
The dispatcher wants to know the condition of the trespasser, and when he asks if the shooting victim is alert, DaBaby goes on on him, saying, "Do you not hear this man, bro?"
DaBaby follows it up by advising the dispatcher not to ask the same question over and over.
Then the dispatcher asks DaBaby to secure his weapon, and the rapper makes it clear it's plenty secure in his hand. He refuses to put the gun down because the trespasser could still be a threat and there may others out there.
The trespasser was taken to a nearby hospital. His wound is not life-threatening.
BTW ... North Carolina is a stand your ground state, so DaBaby may not have violated the law by shooting the guy.
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Missing Autistic Teen Found Safe In Utah, After 2-year Search
A missing California teenager with autism remarkably has been found safe in Utah ... after his family has been on a two-year search.
19-year-old Connerjack Oswalt went missing from Northern California when he was 16 ... and his family has been searching for him ever since.
Park City locals spotted him pushing a shopping cart around the area recently and deputies have encountered him, but say he never showed signs of aggression or criminal behavior.
Cops then got a hot tip Connerjack was sleeping outside of a store in Summit County, Utah last week and they beelined it for the area on a hunch. Authorities say they found him cold and shivering.
Apparently, Connerjack did not tell officers his name and they were only able to identify him with the help of a finger scan. The scan linked him to a warrant out of Nevada ... so authorities continued to investigate, figuring there was more to the story.
Police were able to warm him up in the car and search for his name in the Missing and Exploited children database ... lo and behold they found the listing for him.
Connerjack has been reunited with his family.
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DaBaby Sources Say He Pulled Trigger In Shooting At NC Property
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6:31 PM PT -- DaBaby was at the center of the shooting at his North Carolina estate ... because we're told he's the one who pulled the trigger.
Our law enforcement sources tell us the rapper exchanged words with an intruder and shot the man in the leg. We're told DaBaby then called 911 and was cooperative with cops when they arrived.
DaBaby was home when someone was shot at on his North Carolina estate, and he was involved in the incident ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us someone came onto the property without permission and they got shot. We're also told DaBaby was present when this all went down -- however, we don't know the level of his involvement.
We're told police have made no arrests, and all the evidence will be turned over to the District Attorney.
The Troutman Police Department says officers responded to reports of a shooting Wednesday night and when officers arrived at the scene they found someone who'd suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
Cops say the shooting victim was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Troutman town manager Ron Wyatt tells TMZ ... the shooting occurred at a compound where DaBaby occasionally stays, and people can't just walk onto the property by accident. Our sources say one of the DaBaby's relatives is listed as the owner of the estate.
Wyatt says there's a wall around the compound and DaBaby has security guards.
We've reached out to DaBaby's reps, no word back so far.
Story developing ...
Originally Published -- 8:49 AM PT
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Brooklyn Subway Shooting Suspect Taken Into Custody ... Facing Life in Prison
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11:50 AM PT -- James has been charged in Brooklyn Federal Court with one count of violating 18 U.S.C. 1992 (a)(7) ... "which prohibits terrorist and other violent attacks against mass transportation systems." He faces up to life in prison if convicted.
According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, James was dressed as a construction worker when he ignited smoking devices inside a subway car and began to shoot at passengers. The docs state James left two bags behind at the scene whose contents included a gun, gasoline, a torch, fireworks and multiple bank cards. The gun appears to have been purchased legally by James.
Frank James, the suspect in the Brooklyn subway shooting, has been taken into custody ... according to law enforcement sources.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... James was arrested in the East Village Wednesday. Clips from the arrest show squads of cop cars surrounding the area as they load him into the back of their vehicle.
As you know, upwards of 30 people were treated for injuries Tuesday after the bloody aftermath in Brooklyn. There were also reports of smoke inhalation ... as the shooter appears to have used a flashbang of some kind to obscure people's vision.
Zack Dahnan, the 21-year old security camera installer who first spotted the suspected subway shooter in the East Village, is holding an impromptu press conference on 1st Avenue. He says news of the presser left him unable to sleep. pic.twitter.com/5j3DrFqnMx
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A man named Zack Tahhan, who was working in the area where James was caught, says he recognized the suspect from news reports and called the cops ... who made the arrest.
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James' YouTube page has been unearthed over the past 24 hours, and the clips are alarming ... including James going on rants left and right and one video labeled "STOP ONE COMPLETE," where it looks like James says "you oughta die."
He seems quite agitated by the state of affairs in 2022 ... and he invokes violent language to talk about much of it.
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Fortunately, no fatalities yet, and none are expected. NYC Mayor Adams called for a national response to gun violence as a result of the shooting. He also said there'd be changes on the city level -- including more officers in the subway.
Originally Published -- 11:30 AM PT
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Brooklyn Subway Shooting Suspect Frank James' Disturbing Videos ... Lots of Radical, Violent Views
The man cops now call a suspect in the Brooklyn subway shooting has a disturbing history of YouTube videos with radical views ... which foreshadow violence.
Frank James' YT page has been pored over in the past 24 hours -- following the NYPD naming him as the main guy they wanna talk to right now in the wake of 10 people getting shot in a train car Tuesday morning.
The content found has been troubling, to say the least ... with several videos that tout extremist rhetoric and out-there stances on topics like race, COVID, crime and politics.
In one such clip, labeled "STOP ONE COMPLETE," James says "you oughta die," among other alarming quotes. To be frank, a lot of his rants don't make much sense -- but he seems quite agitated by the state of affairs in 2022 ... and he invokes violent language to talk about much of it.
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There's also one very scary video that shows James inside of a subway car -- where he's filming people and the goings-on. The clip seems to be pre-2020, and it's labeled "THE GOOD OLE DAYS."
His videos don't have too many views and he has few to no subscribers ... so he was definitely talking into a void of sorts. And yet, they're being widely circulated now as cops look for this man.
As we reported ... upwards of 30 people were treated for injuries Tuesday. There are also reports of smoke inhalation ... as the shooter appears to have used a flashbang of some kind to obscure people's vision.
The aftermath was a bloody mess, with bodies and blood strewn all throughout the platform once the train finally arrived to its stop.
Fortunately, no fatalities yet and none are expected. A manhunt is underway for the perp ... and NYC Mayor Adams has called for a national response to gun violence as a result. He also said there'd be changes on the city level ... including more officers in the subway.
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SHERRI PAPINI Cops Plea Deal In Fake Kidnapping Case
Sherri Papini, the California mom who was charged with staging her own disappearance, just copped a plea deal in her criminal case.
Papini's defense attorney, William Portanova, tells TMZ ... Sherri signed a plea deal Tuesday in which she will plead guilty to counts of lying to a federal officer and mail fraud.
Remember ... Papini made national headlines when she was reported missing in early November 2016 before eventually being found on Thanksgiving about 150 miles away from her Northern California home. She told police she was abducted by 2 Hispanic women and held at gunpoint, even working with an FBI sketch artist to come up with a sketch of her alleged kidnappers.
But, as we reported just last month, Papini was arrested and charged for allegedly making the whole thing up ... with the feds saying she was actually staying with her ex-boyfriend when she claimed she was kidnapped.
Papini was charged with making a false statement and mail fraud, and the judge said she was facing a maximum sentence of 5 years/$250,000 fine and 20 years/$250,000 fine, respectively, if convicted.
Papini's lawyer says they are taking her case "in an entirely new direction" and "everything that has happened before today stops today."
Papini tells TMZ in a statement released through her legal team ... "I am deeply ashamed of myself for my behavior and so sorry for the pain I've caused my family, my friends, all the good people who needlessly suffered because of my story and those who worked so hard to try to help me."
She adds ... "I will work the rest of my life to make amends for what I have done."
While Papini's plea deal has been delivered to prosecutors, those same prosecutors have not yet filed a sentencing memo with their recommended sentence.
Stay tuned ...
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Mass Shooting Multiple Victims Shot at Brooklyn Subway Station ... Cops ID Person of Interest
4:47 PM PT -- The NYPD has just identified a person of interest in the deadly shooting ... and police want to question him.
Cops say a 62-year-old man named Frank James is under the microscope because he allegedly rented a U-Haul van that has been linked to the attack.
Police say it's unclear if James is the suspected shooter, but they want to question him nonetheless.
9:25 AM PT -- During a press conference, officials described the suspect in detail. They said there are 16 people hospitalized, including 10 with gunshot wounds. 5 of those people are in critical but stable condition.
Governor Kathy Hochul said this is an active shooter situation and New Yorkers need to be on alert for the suspect.
7:05 AM PT -- According to AP, 13 people were injured, including 5 people shot. NYPD confirmed there were "no active explosives devices at this time."
Another mass shooting in America ... this time a man opened fire in a Brooklyn subway station during rush hour and left a trail of carnage behind.
There were multiple people shot after a man wearing a gas mask, orange construction-type vest and a gray hooded sweatshirt allegedly shot people waiting for the train. There are reports of a possible explosion as well.
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Some of the injured were covered in blood ... the scene is ghastly. The platform floors were caked in blood as the injured lay nearby.
It occurred around 8:30 AM ET, at the 36th Street station for the D, N, R lines in Sunset Park at the height of morning rush.
The suspect is still on the loose ... cops swarmed the subway station and are on the hunt for him.
A spokesman for the Fire Dept. of New York confirmed several undetonated devices were found, giving credence to the report there was at least one explosion.
Originally Published -- 6:42 AM PT
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LAPD Gangs Targeting Rich and Famous Crews Follow, Then Rob
Los Angeles gangs are partially to blame for a recent crime wave ... at least according to cops, who say gang members are targeting the rich and famous for brazen robberies.
The LAPD says at least 17 gangs, including sets affiliated with the Bloods and the Crips, are sending gang members to seek out potential targets, looking for folks wearing expensive jewelry and driving luxury cars ... according to a story in the Los Angeles Times.
Cops say they are seeing a rise in what police call "follow off" or "follow home" robberies ... with robbers approaching their victims shortly after they leave high-end boutiques, swanky hotels, fancy restaurants and the hottest nightclubs.
The LAPD told the Times robbers are making off with items worth tens of thousands of dollars, and sometimes more, including diamond jewelry and designer handbags ... then turning around and selling them on the black market.
Cops say most of the gangs involved trace their roots to South L.A. and there were 165 of these types of robberies in 2021 and already 56 this year, including another rash of crimes over the weekend.
The LAPD says most of the incidents are happening in Hollywood, but it's also a problem in DTLA and even the San Fernando Valley. In some instances, cops say they've seen gangs rolling 3 to 5 cars deep, with gangsters hopping out of their rides and attacking victims, sometimes brandishing firearms and pistol-whipping them.
As we reported ... some of these robberies have involved celebrity victims, including Dorit Kemsley, Terrence J and Clarence Avant and his wife, Jacqueline, who was shot and killed inside the couple's Beverly Hills home.
There was also an armed robbery at celeb hot spot Il Pastaio in March 2021 in Beverly Hills, where a woman was shot in the leg and cops say the shooter and 2 accomplices were after a $500,000 Richard Mille watch a man was wearing.
Things are so bad, the LAPD has a task force investigating these crimes ... and cops say they are going to crack down on folks buying stolen goods on the black market.
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'The Flash' Star Ezra Miller Odd Dancing At Lounge In Hawaii ... Weeks After Arrest At Nearby Bar
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"The Flash" star Ezra Miller was catching looks at a lounge in Hawaii over the weekend, dancing wildly just weeks after their arrest at a nearby bar.
Eyewitnesses say Ezra was all over the place at the Hilo Axe lounge in Hilo, HI Friday night ... their moves caught the attention of the crowd, with one witness calling it "comical."
Ezra was dropping it low and trying to break dance for the patrons -- shaking their long hair back and forth for the camera.
Ezra's been running into trouble at Hawaiian bars lately ... as we reported, EM was denied entry to a bar on Hilo last month.
Things apparently got heated after the actor was physically blocked from going inside ... the police came to calm things down.
The "Fantastic Beasts" star was arrested a few weeks later for disorderly conduct and harassment after an incident at another bar ... allegedly grabbing the mic from a woman performing karaoke and lunging at a guy playing darts.
We've reached out to Ezra's team for comment ... so far, no word back.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Investigated By Police ... After Smashing Fan's Phone
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Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is being investigated by police after he smashed a young fan's phone following his team's loss on Saturday.
The incident went down after MU lost to Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park ... when Ronaldo, as he was leaving the field, appears to smack something to the ground as he walks through an area where fans were standing in close proximity.
The video circulated on social media ... with many fans calling out Ronaldo for his alleged bad behavior.
A spokesperson for the Merseyside Police confirmed they were looking into the incident, saying, according to ESPN, "As players were leaving the pitch at 2.30 PM, it was reported that a boy was assaulted by one of the away team as they left the pitch."
La policía de Inglaterra investiga a Cristiano Ronaldo. Ayer le reventó el móvil a un niño con autismo tras perder contra el Everton. Su madre lo ha denunciado: "Es un matón, ha agredido a mi hijo". Millonarios consentidos que no saben perder. pic.twitter.com/nt55xFAFJZ
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"Inquiries are underway and officers are working with Everton Football Club to review CCTV footage and are carrying out extensive witness inquiries to establish if an offense has taken place."
Ronaldo has since apologized for his actions in a social media post, saying ... "It’s never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing. Nevertheless, we always have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the beautiful game."
He continued ... "I would like to apologize for my outburst and, if possible, I would like to invite this supporter to watch a game at Old Trafford as a sign of fair-play and sportsmanship.🙏🏽"
We reached out to police, who told us they are "aware of the incident and dealing with all aspects of the incident."
MU launched an investigation into the Ronaldo situation, but reportedly won't be punishing their star player after the apology he issued, according to The Sun.
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MLB Fan Arrested After Punching Cop ... During Blue Jays Game
A fan attending the Toronto Blue Jays game on Friday was arrested ... after cops say she socked an officer in the face during an altercation in the crowd.
The incident happened during the Jays' contest against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre ... when cops say a female fan became enraged with law enforcement after they tried to boot her from her seat.
@Jared_Carrabis big scrap at the Rogers Centre #BlueJays #Fight #RogersCentre pic.twitter.com/hiW3ZqMEkw
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The Toronto Police Service says the woman and another man were involved in a fight with others in the area -- and officers were attempting to deescalate the situation by removing the two from the section.
But, in footage of the incident, you can see as the two were being escorted out ... the woman quickly turned and launched a right hand into the cheek of a female officer.
Video shows the woman was then taken to the ground immediately after the punch ... and was ultimately put in handcuffs.
Cops say the woman, ID'ed as 27 years old, was eventually arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer and being intoxicated in a public place.
Police say an investigation is ongoing ... and urged anyone with more information to contact 416-808-5200.
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IG Model Courtney Tailor Confronted at Miami Hotel Bar ... Atty. Claims Self-Defense
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Courtney Tailor -- the model who was covered in blood after her boyfriend was brutally killed -- got a temperature check on how the public feels about her ... and it ain't good.
A video has surfaced that shows someone filming a blonde woman in the lobby area of Miami's Grand Beach Hotel Friday night -- with the camera person saying she will NOT stop recording and arguing this woman (whom she believes is Tailor) has no business being there ... especially since her BF, Christian Tobechukwu Obumseli, was slain just days ago.
The person filming also makes clear their opinion on the matter -- namely, that she believes Tailor may have been the one who did the stabbing ... something CT has yet to be accused of by cops or law enforcement officials at this point in the investigation.
Their IG caption is also telling ... "@mpdpolice does this look like a mentally unstable person to you, as she claims?" She's referring to the fact Tailor was placed in a psychiatric hold after threatening suicide when she was brought in for questioning. Clearly, she's been released from that hold from nearly a full week ago ... and is out and about, not in custody.
Courtney's attorney, Frank Prieto, confirms to TMZ ... yes, this is, in fact, his client -- but he defends her being there, and says this is just an example of people running with theories without knowing the full facts.
He says, in part ... Courtney was there that night with her father, who simply wanted to pop in and have a drink in private -- which was disrupted by this woman who started filming.
Prieto also says this ... "It is unfortunate that a member of the public, knowing absolutely nothing about circumstances and events surrounding the death Mr. Obumseli, would take the opportunity to harass the Clenney family during a time that they are trying to be supportive for Courtney."
He also drops a bombshell allegation, telling us he believes Courtney is the victim of "physical, emotional, and mental abuse at the hands of Mr. Obumseli," while also suggesting she may even have been a "victim of human trafficking," without elaborating much further.
Prieto also makes this clear -- he believes his client was fighting for her life during the domestic disturbance that got cops sent out that fateful day. He claims, "At the time of the incident, Mr. Obumseli was committing a forcible felony. He had gained access to Courtney’s apartment without permission on several occasions in the days leading up to this incident."
He adds, "Courtney acted in self-defense; the investigation by both the City of Miami Police Department and the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office will conclude such. With that said, we would ask for the public’s understanding about observing the family’s privacy at this time."
We've reached out to attorney Lee Merritt, who is working with Christian's family, for comment on Prieto's allegations about DV and self-defense ... so far, no word back.
Of course, Miami PD has not arrested Courtney on any charges thus far -- it's also unclear where they are in the case ... and what, if anything, may come of it in the end.
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Hayden Panettiere's BF Brian Violated Probation With Bar Brawl ... Probation Officer Claims
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Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend Brian Hickerson could be in big trouble over video of them getting into a huge brawl at a famous Sunset Strip hotel ... because his probation officer says it's a clear violation of his probation.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Brian's PO says the fight at the Sunset Marquis in WeHo started when Hayden's BF confronted another bar patron for not leaving a large enough tip, resulting in a fight that spilled out into the street.
Brian's probation officer references the video TMZ first posted last month ... which shows Brian throwing down with a large group of people. The PO notes Brian is clearly seen and heard asking for a round two of the fight.
What's more, Brian's PO points out the portion of the video where Hayden is heard yelling, "Brian, jail!"
Remember, Brian's on probation until 2025 as a result of his domestic violence conviction back in April 2021.
In the docs, Brian's probation officer says he violated to conditions of his probation by failing to refrain from using force or violence against any person.
The PO is asking the court to find Brian in violation of probation and order him to complete 26 weeks of anger management and 26 weeks of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Brian will learn his fate at a hearing later this month.
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Rapper Polo G Cop Attack Case Dropped ... Following Anger Management Completion
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Rapper Polo G's final 2 charges in his cop attack case have been dropped after he completed anger management classes ... putting an end to this whole saga.
The artist recently completed a 6-hour anger management course, resulting in his final 2 counts of misdemeanor Resisting an Officer Without Violence being tossed.
As for why he got cut a break, this was part of the Pre-Trial Intervention program -- PTI -- which allows offenders with non-violent offenses to have charges dropped when they complete such programs.
Polo never pled guilty, so he won't be on probation. It's case closed.
Polo's celeb attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells us the rapper is happy to put this behind him and get back into the studio ... thanking the State Attorney for Miami-Dade County for her professionalism in resolving the matter.
As we reported, Polo G was arrested for allegedly attacking a cop during a traffic stop back in June. According to an affidavit, obtained by TMZ, the cop suffered abrasions to the face and a swollen right cheek ... the officer took multiple punches and elbow strikes to his head while trying to cuff the rapper.
In November, 3 of Polo's charges were dropped, including the 2 felony charges -- battery of a police officer and threatening a public servant. They were dropped because of insufficient evidence. The only charges that remained were resisting an officer -- a non-violent misdemeanor.
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21 Savage Immigration Status Still Up In The Air ... Criminal Case Causing Delay
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21 Savage's battle over his immigration status isn't moving forward, and it all has to do with his criminal case ... this according to the artist's lawyer.
21's immigration attorney Charles Kuck tells TMZ ... the pending criminal charges basically paused the rapper's now 3-year-long immigration case -- and nothing will happen on that front until the criminal case in DeKalb County wraps up.
As we reported, 21 was detained by ICE officials way back in 2019 ... agents say he had been illegally living in the U.S. for years after his visa expired.
Authorities later claimed the rapper threw out a bottle of codeine during that ICE arrest ... and they say a handgun was also found in his vehicle.
Here's the crazy part -- the Dekalb D.A. didn't even formally charge 21 with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a firearm until January of this year. Think about it, a whole worldwide pandemic came and went before that much happened, and as a result ... he's still in limbo as to where he'll end up living.
BTW, we're told there are currently no pending court dates for the criminal case, so this ain't ending anytime soon.
Savage's lawyer says his client is still allowed to travel domestically, but can't leave the U.S. because he has no visa to reenter the country.
We're told the rapper is still working ... he's featured on the lineup for shows like Coachella and the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in June.