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    Rapper Jim Jones arrested in NJ

    Associated Press – Thu, Feb 14, 2013 2:31 PM EST

    FAIR LAWN, N.J. (AP) — Rapper Jim Jones has been arrested after allegedly becoming belligerent with police in the New Jersey town where he lives.

    NorthJersey.com reports (http://bit.ly/Z0nZxm ) Jones was charged Wednesday in Fair Lawn with disorderly conduct and hindering apprehension.

    It's not clear if he has a lawyer.

    Police say they were questioning Jones about a ticketed vehicle they were trying to tow. Jones agreed to pay the fee but allegedly became upset when questioned about prior warrants for failing to shovel a sidewalk and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.

    He posted bail on the warrants and has a Feb. 27 court date.

    The 37-year-old hip-hop artist is one of the Diplomats, a New York-based rap crew. His rap "We Fly High" was one of 2007's top-selling tracks.

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    Information from: The Record (Woodland Park, N.J.), http://www.northjersey.com

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