The season 19 contestant was charged with a second-degree felony and released on bond.
He has since been released on bond.
According toKXXV ABC 25, Baker, 20, was arrested by Rockdale Texas Police.
Cecil Ray Baker on ‘American Idol’.Christopher Willard/abc
Baker’s bond was reportedly $15,000.
The singer made it to the top 24 in the ongoing 19th season ofAmerican Idol.
He was eliminated duringApril 11 episode, when the competition was whittled down to just 16 contestants.
A representative for ABC did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
