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Former 'Idol' star arrested
Early Edition: Singer Jessica Sierra was "belligerent" and uncooperative with police when she was arrested in Tampa, police say.
By Alexandra Zayas
Published April 29, 2007
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[Hillsborough County Sheriff's Dept. booking photo]
Sierra was released from jail at noon Sunday on $11,500 bond.
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TAMPA - Former American Idol contestant Jessica Sierra was arrested early Sunday morning at the Hyde Park Cafe for allegedly throwing a cocktail glass at another patron's head, Tampa Police spokeswoman Andrea Davis said. The 21-year-old singer was "belligerent" and uncooperative with police, Davis said. She was threatened with leg constraints after repeatedly kicking at the windows from within the squad car, so hard, officers thought they would break, Davis said. Police have not yet determined if Sierra knew the victim, Wisam Hadad, 28, of Tampa. Hadad declined medical transport for the laceration over his eye. When Sierra was transported to Orient Road Jail, police reportedly found a small baggie of cocaine in her purse. She was arrested on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, possession of cocaine and introduction of contraband into a detention facility. Sierra was released at noon Sunday on $11, 500 bond. She resides in Port Tampa. In 2005, Sierra was one of 10 finalists on American Idol. Her name lingered in the news into 2006 after 59-year-old Daniel Robert Young was arrested and tried for stalking her. Alexandra Zayas can be reached at 813 226-3354 or azayas@sptimes.com.
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