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Add the andPOP Facebook Application(andPOP) - Steven Page, singer and guitarist for the Barenaked Ladies, has been arrested for drug possession in upstate New York.
Police say Page, 38, was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Friday in the town of Fayetteville.
Authorities say the arrest occurred after officers who were investigating a suspicious car found a man and two women in a nearby apartment along with cocaine and marijuana.
Two American women are also facing drug charges.
Page, who was released after paying $10,000 bail, had been scheduled to appear in a Fayetteville court on Thursday, but the date has now reportedly been pushed back to Aug. 26.
Following the news, the Barenaked Ladies thanked fans for their support via the band's website, saying that Page has pleaded not guilty and "the validity of the charges against Steven will be strongly contested."
They added, "While this is happening, it's business as usual for Barenaked Ladies. We will continue to perform and look forward to heading into the studio later this year to record a new album.
"We want to thank our loyal fans for their continued support during this difficult time."
Formed in Toronto in 1988, the Juno-winning Barenaked Ladies are known for hit singles like "Brian Wilson" and "One Week," and recently released a children's album titled "Snacktime."
