El DeBarge was also suspected of dealing drugs.

El DeBarge was arrested yesterday in Los Angeles, California for drug possession and suspected dealing.

According to TMZ, the soulful crooner was pinched around 2 p.m. in Encino, California during what appeared to be a drug deal near the 101 Freeway. He was arrested for possession of narcotics with intent to sell, and was booked and released on $30,000 bail. He is due back in court next month.

This marks the third time that DeBarge has been arrested since 2001.