SANTA MONICA, California — The Santa Monica Police Department have made the arrest of G-Unit rapper Young Buck on Thursday (November 18) in connection with the melee at Monday's Vibe Awards.

After reviewing a videotape of the fight, investigators believe Buck (born David Darnell Brown) stabbed 26-year-old Los Angeles native Jimmy James Johnson after Johnson assaulted Dr. Dre during the ceremony at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport hangar.

Buck, who will be charged with assault with a deadly weapon, is also facing charges of illegal gun toting as well as having been found with a little over two Kilos of cocaine in his stay in Santa Monica.

"Mr. Brown is seen lunging over another male and swinging the knife at Mr. Johnson's upper body while Johnson is looking away from him," Santa Monica Police Chief J.T. Butts Jr. said at a press conference Tuesday (November 16). "He is clearly depicted holding the knife after the assault and is one of a number of fight participants sprayed by pepper spray. Brown then fled the scene and was not identified until earlier this morning. ... " Even if not convicted on the stab charges Young Buck could face up to 10 years in jail given the severity of the charges in relations to the drugs and wepon charges. More news as they develop.

G-Unit won Best Group early on in the show, and Young Buck took the stage along with 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and others.