Antonella Barba from "American Idol" Arrested for Heroin

Former 'American Idol' Contender Antonella Barba Arrested, Accused of Attempting to Distribute Heroin

Records from the Virginia County Sheriff's Office Norfolk indicate that former American Idol rival Antonella Barba was arrested Friday for attempting to sell heroin. Because the amount of heroin has exceeded 100 grams, Barba is facing charges. The date of the attempted sale that brought her into trouble, occurred Thursday at about 11:30 pm, She is currently behind bars without obligation. She is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, according to Radar Online.

Barba appeared on Season 6 of American Idol which aired in 2007. She made the final 16 but was eliminated before the final 12 participants were selected. About this time, photos of her in a wet T-shirt in Washington, DC World War II Memorial came into being, leading to a reaction about the perception of disrespect, she exposes for the memory veterans of the war. In 2010, she released her single Jersey Girl which she co-wrote with a video created for the song. In 2011, she faced two fresh shoplifting offenses in Manhattan, New York.

Earlier this year, as reported by Entertainment Tonight, Barba appeared in a "Where Are They Now?" The episode on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Featuring several former American Idol participants in a parody of the 1980s classic, We Are in The World of Video.

Former 'American Idol' Contestant Antonella Barba Arrested for carrying drugs

Also appearing that the night was Haley Reinhart, Ruben Studdard, and Taylor Hicks. Reinhart appeared on Season 10 of the American Idol show and had a run-in with last year's law when she was arrested as a result of a fight in a Chicago bar. The judge has waived any sanction provided that it stays out of trouble for the next two years.

In May, Barba performed the national anthem before one of the Los Angeles Dodgers at the gambling house. His Instagram account describes it as an American Idol Season 6 finalists, singer, violinist, pianist, and "the 21st Century Renaissance Woman.