Ike Turner Jr Arrested for Crack Possession: Shocking Revelations Before Tina Turner's Tragic Demise

Tina Turner's son, Ike Turner Jr., was apprehended and accused of possessing crack cocaine and tampering with evidence. A recent report obtained on Thursday, June 22, revealed that Ike Jr., 64, was stopped by the police in May due to an equipment violation. Following the incident, a thorough investigation was conducted by the officers, resulting in the seizure of 1.7 grams of crack cocaine and .7 grams of methamphetamine.

In a statement, authorities alleged that Ike Jr. made an attempt to ingest the narcotics. According to the officer, Turner, Jr. was observed trying to hide something in his mouth. Eventually, he removed a small cellophane bag and discarded it into a nearby ditch. Upon retrieval, the cellophane bag was found to contain cocaine, as confirmed by Captain Q.T. Arendell of the Alvin Police Department in a conversation with Us on Thursday.

Jessica Salinas-Esquivel, the car's passenger, was also arrested for possession of a controlled substance, as stated in the incident report by the Alvin Police Department. Despite Ike Jr. being unable to pay his $70,000 bail, he was subsequently sentenced to 18 days in jail. Tragically, this sentence coincided with his mother's passing at the age of 83.

Ike Jr., the biological son of Lorraine Taylor and Ike Turner, was adopted by Tina, who was married to Ike from 1962 to 1978. Along with Ike Jr., Tina also adopted Michael, her then-husband's other son, at a young age. Prior to their marriage, Tina and Ike had a son named Ronnie in 1960. Additionally, Ike went on to adopt Tina's son Craig, whom she had with her ex Raymond Hill.

In a 2018 interview with The Daily Mail, Ike Jr. revealed that Tina is the only mother he has ever known. However, he mentioned that he has not had contact with his biological mother since around 2000.

The news of Tina Turner's passing in May came as a shock. The legendary "Nutbush City Limits" singer died at her residence in Switzerland due to natural causes.

A statement on her official Instagram account expressed deep sadness and announced the heartbreaking news to her millions of fans worldwide. It highlighted Tina Turner's undeniable musical talent and her unwavering passion for life, which served as an inspiration to aspiring artists. The statement also emphasized that her music would be her lasting legacy, leaving behind a tremendous body of work. Additionally, it extended heartfelt condolences to her family during this difficult time, while acknowledging that Tina Turner would be greatly missed.

Tina's spokesperson, Bernard Doherty, emphasized in a supplementary statement that her passing signifies the loss of a music icon and an inspirational figure. Following the end of her tumultuous relationship with Ike, Tina found love with music executive Erwin Bach in 1986. Despite their significant age difference of over 15 years, the couple began dating and eventually married in July 2013.