Trey Songz Arrested in New York After Alleged Nightclub Assault
Singer Trey Songz was taken into custody in Manhattan following an alleged altercation at a Times Square nightclub, according to court filings.
R&B singer Trey Songz, whose legal name is Tremaine Neverson, was arrested in New York City after prosecutors say he struck a nightclub employee during a dispute about closing time.
The allegation centers on an early-morning incident on Dec. 4 at Dramma Night Club in the Times Square area.
Neverson, 41, appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court on Sunday for arraignment on an assault charge related to that incident, and he also faces a separate criminal mischief charge connected to a different Manhattan location later the same morning.
The development matters now because both allegations involve public-facing businesses where workers and customers expect safe conditions, and court orders can affect where a defendant may go while a case is pending.
In New York, third-degree assault is typically prosecuted as a misdemeanor, while second-degree criminal mischief can be charged as a felony when alleged damage passes a statutory dollar threshold.
Courts also commonly issue protective orders in alleged violence cases to limit contact during proceedings.
What Court Filings and Publicly Reported Accounts Say
Prosecutors said the nightclub dispute began when staff told Neverson the venue was closing at about 4:25 a.m. on Dec. 4, and they allege he punched an employee in the face, causing swelling and pain.
The reported location is in the Times Square area, which is generally served by the NYPD’s Midtown South precinct, whose listed station address is 357 West 35th Street in Manhattan.
In court, Neverson was arraigned on an assault charge tied to the alleged punch and an additional second-degree criminal mischief charge tied to a separate incident at Mira, described in published accounts as a restaurant and hookah lounge in Manhattan.
Prosecutors allege about $1,500 in property damage at Mira, including hookahs, DJ equipment, and furniture.
Neverson was released pending further proceedings under court-set conditions, and the court granted an order of protection for the nightclub employee, according to prosecutors’ account.
What His Lawyer Said and How the Public Is Reacting
The attorney also described a separate confrontation in which, the statement says, individuals tried to surround Neverson and his security intervened, leading to a confusing altercation.
No public statement from police or prosecutors beyond the courtroom presentation has been reported in the same detail as the defense statement.
Public reaction has largely played out across entertainment coverage and social media, where discussion has focused on venue safety, celebrity accountability, and the legal process.
There have been no verified third-party witness statements released publicly in connection with the court appearance.
Neverson left court without commenting publicly, according to published reports.
What the Charges Mean for Everyday People and Nightlife Businesses
For workers in clubs and late-night restaurants, the case underscores that alleged workplace violence can quickly become a criminal matter, especially when an injury is claimed.
For venue operators, high-profile incidents can raise operational and financial pressures, including security staffing decisions and reputational risk that may affect bookings and customer traffic.
For the public, the case is a reminder of how New York City’s criminal court system functions at arraignment: judges may set conditions of release, and courts can issue temporary orders of protection that restrict contact even before any trial.
Those orders are procedural tools and do not determine guilt.
The allegations also land in a part of Manhattan that draws large crowds late into the night. NYPD precinct-level reporting for Midtown South shows felony assault complaints running slightly higher year-to-date than the prior year in a December 2025 CompStat report.
What Public Data Shows About the Area
NYPD CompStat reporting for the Midtown South precinct for the week of Dec. 1–Dec. 7, 2025 lists 516 felony assault complaints year-to-date, compared with 507 in the same period the prior year, a 1.8% increase.
The same report lists 2,937 total major felony complaints year-to-date, compared with 3,235 the prior year, a 9.21% decrease.
Those figures do not describe this case specifically, but they provide context for how frequently serious incidents are reported in the precinct that generally covers the Times Square area and surrounding blocks.
CompStat figures are complaint-based and can change with later reclassification or investigative updates.
Implications Beyond the Courtroom
The case arises from an alleged altercation with a nightclub employee during closing hours, a common flashpoint in late-night venues.
Its significance extends beyond the parties involved, touching on worker safety, venue responsibility, and public confidence in crowded entertainment districts.
It also reflects how Manhattan courts promptly set release conditions and protective orders following an arrest. Future court filings will clarify how the case proceeds and whether the charges change.
