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Haitian artist Joubite Dessalines, popularly known as K-Dilak, was arrested in Miami-Dade County on Wednesday evening, according to local media reports. The arrest occurred after K-Dilak allegedly failed to stop his vehicle when flagged by police officers.
The Miami-Dade County Police Department’s official records confirm that K-Dilak was taken into custody for a traffic violation after he reportedly ignored police lights and sirens instructing him to pull over. The artist was charged with evading a police stop, a violation of traffic laws in the United States.
Cultural journalist Brunot Billy, a co-host of the show Aktyalite HMI, first reported the arrest. According to his reports, the incident occurred while the artist was driving through Miami on Wednesday night. Police allegedly attempted to stop his vehicle for a routine check, but K-Dilak continued driving, leading to his eventual arrest.
Following his detention, K-Dilak was released on bail, as stated in available records from Miami-Dade County authorities. Further details surrounding the circumstances of his release have yet to emerge, but the incident has drawn significant attention in the Haitian entertainment community.
The Haitian music industry, particularly the HMI (Haitian Music Industry), has been closely following the developments, with fans expressing support for the artist on social media. K-Dilak is a well-known figure in Haitian music, and the news of his arrest has sparked a wave of reactions both in Haiti and among the Haitian diaspora in the United States.
No further official statements have been made regarding the case, but additional details are anticipated as the situation develops.
