The Los Angeles Police Department reportedly arrested singer D4vd for murder before the District Attorney's Office was prepared to file charges, according to sources familiar with the case.
"The LAPD was frustrated at the L.A. County D.A. for not filing murder charges against singer D4vd for the death of Celeste Rivas ... so they literally took the law into their own hands," sources connected to the investigation revealed.
Legal analyst Mark Geragos, cohost of the "2 Angry Men" podcast, stated he has spoken with senior officials in the District Attorney's Office who confirmed they were not ready to charge D4vd. According to Geragos, prosecutors wanted more time to prepare their case, but police grew impatient, believing they had sufficient evidence.
Geragos explained that the LAPD's arrest appears designed to pressure prosecutors into action. Under California law, if charges aren't filed by Monday following an arrest, authorities must release the suspect—a scenario that could prove embarrassing for the prosecution.
The strategy suggests police are counting on the District Attorney to file charges quickly to avoid the potential public relations fallout of releasing D4vd without prosecution.
TMZ obtained exclusive video showing D4vd's arrest, which depicts a substantial police presence during the apprehension. The singer remains in custody as prosecutors decide whether to proceed with formal charges in connection with Celeste Rivas's death.