Anthony Criss, aka Treach of NJ hip hop trio Naughty By Nature and star of Treach’s Naturally Naughty Porno Movie, was arrested Friday for outstanding warrants and speeding and spent the night in jail.
The “O.P.P.” rapper fled from police in Union City, New Jersey after being summoned to pull over for driving 55 mph in a 25 mph zone. He was speeding through a a highly congested area in his Escalade. After a nine block police chase, the Grammy award winner rushed towards police vehicles, where gun pointing officers demanded Criss back into his vehicle.
He complied with the officers’ orders, Union City Police Chief Richard Molinari said, adding that Criss was cited for reckless driving, speeding and driving with a suspended license.
Criss, ex-husband of Pepa from legendary rap group Salt-N-Pepa, had an Essex County outstanding arrest warrant for failing to appear at a hearing related to child support. There were additional warrants issued out of Union City and Secaucus for failing to appear at motor vehicle violations hearings.
The “Hip Hop Hooray” rapper was released Saturday on $15,000 bail.
Criss’ attorney, Darryl Smith, had no comment.