Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Jailed in Florida

KEY WEST, FL — A Wednesday night stop at the Hog’s Breath Saloon in Key West didn’t end on a happy note for Backstreet Boys’ crooner Nick Carter.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the singer was brought into custody just after 8 p.m. by the Key West Police Department. He stands accused of battery, according to jail records.

Just what happened at the 400 Front St. bar to prompt the arrest has not yet been released. Jail records indicated that no bond had been set for Carter, 35, as of Thursday morning. The charge he faces is a misdemeanor.

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Witnesses told TMZ that Carter was involved in a scuffle. While that website reported Carter’s occupation was listed as “none” on jail documents, the Monroe County Jail website had been updated to say “singer” as of Thursday.

Carter’s career kicked off in April 1993 when he joined A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough and Kevin Richardson to form the popular boy band. He’s also enjoyed a solo career that has included such releases as “I Got You,” and “I Will Wait.”

It’s unclear how soon bond will be set in Carter’s case. Since the charge is a misdemeanor, he’ll likely be sprung sometime on Thursday.

Booking photo courtesy of the Monroe County Jail