WWE star Sonya Deville was arrested last month on a weapons possession charge in New Jersey, police said Wednesday.
Deville, whose real name is Daria Berenato, was arrested at the Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa in Atlantic City after a valet employee discovered a handgun in a parked vehicle, Atlantic City police said in a statement obtained by Fox News. Digital.
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Sonya Deville competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. (Marc Pfitzenreuter/Getty Images)
«Responding officers arrived and found the owner of the vehicle, Daria Berenato, at the scene and cooperating with security,» police said. «Berenato admitted ownership of the gun and provided responding officers with an out-of-state carry permit that is not valid in New Jersey. Berenato was taken into custody without incident and released pending a future court date. «.
She was charged with illegal possession of a weapon and received a citation pending a future court date.
Sonya Deville attends ‘A Night of Pride’ with GLAAD and NFL on February 10, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)
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WWE did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Deville, who was born in New Jersey but now resides in Florida, began carrying a firearm after his home was invaded in August 2020, according to to Fighter.
January 29, 2022; St.Louis, MO, USA; Sonya Deville during the Royal Rumble The Dome at America’s Center. (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)
Sonya Deville competes in the 2022 Royal Rumble The Dome at America’s Center. (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)
Florida officials said 24-year-old Phillip A. Thomas II traveled from South Carolina to the Sunshine State at the time and entered Deville’s home after allegedly sending him threatening messages. The case was closed in April 2022 and Thomas was transferred to Florida State Hospital.
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Deville is set to compete in a house show at Madison Square Garden later this month as WWE pushes its way to WrestleMania.