PHOENIX -- Rapper DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was arraigned Thursday on drug charges stemming from a May 9 search of his Cave Creek home.

He was arrested Friday morning and booked into jail on one count of narcotic drug possession, three counts of marijuana possession, three counts of drug paraphernalia possession and seven counts of animal cruelty.

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It was the second time in a week that he had been arrested in the Phoenix area.

DMX attempted to barricade himself in his bedroom as a SWAT team served a search warrant but eventually came out, offered no further resistance, and was booked into Fourth Avenue Jail, according to the MCSO's tactical unit.

Deputies said a number of drugs were seized as well as five pit bull mix puppies, which were taken by the sheriff's animal cruelty unit specialists to the First Avenue Jail. They will remain under the care of female inmates.

The animal cruelty investigation began on Aug. 24, when sheriff’s investigators raided the rapper’s home.

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During last summer’s raid, authorities seized 12 live pit bulls, numerous weapons, and found about a quarter-ounce of marijuana in a bedroom, Arpaio said. The sheriff initially said a half-pound of suspected narcotics was found, but tests showed the substance was not illegal drugs.

Sheriff's investigators were tipped to possible animal neglect in early August, and questioned a man at the home who said he was being paid to care for the dogs, but planned to go on vacation and didn't know who would replace him. No one was home when police raided the home days later.

The man told CBS 5 News the dogs did not have adequate food, water or shade. He also said the dogs had not been used for fighting.

The 36-year-old rapper has had previous run-ins with the law.

On May 7, Simmons was arrested on charges of racing on a highway after speed cameras on a Phoenix-area freeway caught him going 114 mph, Arizona Department of Public Safety officers said.

He was booked on charges of racing on a highway, reckless driving, two counts of endangerment and three counts of criminal speed and driving on a suspended license.

Simmons was photographed on Jan. 21 by stationary cameras on the northbound lanes of the Loop 101 driving a 1966 Chevy Nova II at a speed of 100 mph, DPS officers said.

One minute later as his car reached the Loop 101 at Cactus Road, cameras recorded Simmons' speed at 114 mph, officers said.

Less than three minutes later Simmons was caught on camera at 101 mph, officers said. The posted speed limit is 65 mph.

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Simmons posted bond and was released.

In June 2006, Scottsdale police cited him for carrying a concealed handgun outside a nightclub.