Reggae crooner Da’Ville was arrested in New York on Thursday after alleging hitting his wife in a domestic dispute.
According to reports reaching Urban Islandz, Da’Ville, whose real name is Orville Thomas, struck his wife in the face during an argument at their New York home on Thursday.
Daville – Joe Grind [New Music]
She called the police and the lovers rock singer was booked.
Da’Ville’s wife, Jae Brown-Thomas, who managed the singer through Fashozy Records, told the Observer that calling in the cops was her last resort.
“I am not trying to bash my husband but at the same time, what happened was wrong,” Brown-Thomas said.
“I still love my husband and I want everyone to know we are going through a rough time. “I had no choice in action. My husband is a big, tall man,” she added.
Da’Ville has yet to confirm the incident but has address the news via Twitter.
“One thing in life i was thought while growing up & it’s this, don’t believe everything u hear, there r always 2 sides to every story and…” Da’Ville wrote on Twitter.
One thing in life i was thought while growing up & it's this, don't believe everything u hear, there r always 2 sides to every story and…
— Da'Ville (@DaVillemusic) May 24, 2013
… i am my own BIG man, man enough to know when i am wrong or right, so before you take side please go do your research. #god #loves me 2
— Da'Ville (@DaVillemusic) May 24, 2013
What don't kill me only makes me stronger, God knows me more than any 1 else, he can vouch 4 my character, i only need his approval #B-Brave
— Da'Ville (@DaVillemusic) May 25, 2013
Da’Ville reported to the Nassau County Court on Friday for his first hearing.
The “Always On My Mind” singer returns to court on June 24.
I will not take any sides here .Daville am quiet sure some one have already told u , domestic violence and gun charges are very serious in NYC.I would advice stay off face book until your case is drop or dismiss.This is a serious offense .Good luck to u .People be careful don’t get arrested or go to jail here unless u r a US citizen .