Max Santos, well-known bassist and former member of the emblematic bachata group Aventura, was arrested on the morning of Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in The Bronx. The musical figure, widely recognized in the industry, has been the subject of surprise after his arrest. Below, we present all the details we know about this event.
Max Agende, as he is known professionally, was one of the founding members of Aventura, the bachata musical group that reached the pinnacle of success in the 1990s.
Along with his brother Lenny Santos and fellow countrymen Anthony “Romeo” and Henry Santos, he helped forge Aventura’s distinctive sound that captivated audiences around the world.
The bass player is considered a legend of the instrument in this musical genre and is credited with modernizing the bass playing style in bachata.
By 2007, Aventura had already established itself as one of the largest and best-selling Latino groups in the world.
Max Santos was born in 1982 in the heart of the Bronx, in New York City, where he lives and has now been arrested.
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE ARREST OF MAX SANTOS
Max Santos was arrested in the Bronx after police received a denunciation of violence in an apartment in the area. According to a report from New York Postsupposedly he assaulted his girlfriendwhich led to the intervention of the authorities.
The incident took place in his apartment in the New York neighborhood of The Bronx, specifically on Sedgwick Avenue, where the police responded to a call for domestic violence.
In addition, witnesses stated that Santos arrived at the scene around 8:00 am, apparently under the influence of alcohol, and he would have assaulted his partner in the presence of a child.
THE CHARGES OF MAX SANTOS
The charges brought by the police include charges of assault, criminal conduct and endangering the welfare of a minor.
However, this must go through the corresponding judicial process, which will determine your guilt and the sentence you must serve. So far, we have no information on his status, that is, if he is still in custody or has been released on bail.
THE STATE OF HEALTH OF MAX SANTOS’ GIRLFRIEND
As for the status of Max Santos’s girlfriend, it is reported that she is alive and out of danger.
It has been reported that he sustained injuries to his left eye, as well as bruises to his back and legs. Despite the injuries sustained, she refused to receive medical assistance, according to information provided by the police.