'American Idol' contestant charged with drug possession

5years ago

Norfolk news, Virginia news.

An ex-"American Idol" contestant was arrested on Monday for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, heroine and fentanyl according to local news outlets.

Antonella Barba has previously been in police custody after her first arrest on Oct. 11 when she was charged with possession of more than 100 grams of heroin intended to distribution. She has since been released on bond.

The suspect has another felony marijuana case pending in Kansas, and was considered as a drug ring active member in Hampton Roads in 2018.

Barba was a top 12 round contestant in "American Idol" in 2007. Last year, she made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel show "Where Are They Now?"

Next hearing for Barba is scheduled for Thursday.