The son of Cher’s assistant was arrested Thursday for allegedly supplying narcotics to someone who has died, according to a new report.
Police were pictured outside of the singer’s Malibu mansion as Donovan Ruiz was arrested for the felony, law enforcement sources told TMZ.
Donovan, 23, is the son of one of Cher’s assistants, and he was taken into custody in connection to the overdose death of a Ventura County resident.
The son of Cher’s assistant was arrested Thursday for allegedly supplying narcotics to someone who dies, according to a new report
On tour: Donovan lives at Cher’s home, but the singer (pictured in July) is currently in Australia for her tour and was not present at her mansion at the time of the arrest, according to the website
The death occurred in mid-September.
Ventura County Sherri’s Office spokesman, Sgt. Eric Buschow, told RadarOnline detectives were serving a search warrant at Cher’s home.
‘The warrant is NOT related to Cher, but someone living in the residence other than Cher,’ he said.
The singer is currently in Australia for her tour and was not present at her mansion at the time of the arrest, according to TMZ.
Paramedics and a fire truck were also present at Cher’s home at the time of the arrest
Ventura County Sherri’s Office spokesman, Sgt. Eric Buschow, said detectives were serving a search warrant at Cher’s home (pictured)
People reported that Ventura County detectives could not confirm Cher’s relationship with Donovan.
Paramedics and a fire truck were also present at Cher’s home at the time of the arrest.
A source explained to TMZ the ambulance was called in case violence erupted during the arrest.
Recently: Cher pictured speaking at an event in London in July 2018
Captain Garo Kuredjian of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office explained to RadarOnline: ‘A subject was arrested today. A 23-year-old male named Donovan Ruiz. He is still there now.
‘Detectives are still there now. His arrest is related to a overdose death that occurred in mid September 2018.
‘The investigation is regarding that death. There is a link between that death and Donovan Ruiz. He lives at that house.’
Cher is currently on her Here We Go Again Tour, and is set to perform in Australia until August 6.
Her assistant’s son: Donovan is the son of one of Cher’s assistants, and he was taken into custody in connection to an overdose death which occurred in mid-September (Cher pictured May 2017 in Las Vegas)