TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday in connection with kidnapping and robbery charges in early February, prosecutors said.<\/p>\n
Arnold, 23, surrendered late Wednesday, the Tampa Police Department said in a news release<\/a>. He is facing four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery, police said. <\/p>\n Police said that Arnold was \u201cthe primary conspirator\u201d in the Feb. 4 incident. Six other people were arrested earlier this year, WFLA<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n Arnold is scheduled to make his first appearance in Hillsborough County court on Thursday, The Athletic<\/a> reported, citing a social media post<\/a> by the Hillsborough County State Attorney\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n The State Attorney\u2019s Office will file charges against Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold following his arrest in connection with a February robbery and kidnapping in Tampa. Arnold is facing multiple felony charges which carry a potential sentence of up to life in prison. pic.twitter.com\/VTK5f6LkGe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office (@HillsboroughSAO) June 25, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n \u201cArnold is facing multiple felony charges which carry a potential sentence of up to life in prison,\u201d the state attorney\u2019s office stated in the post.<\/p>\n Police said that Arnold, the Lions\u2019 first-round pick (and 24th overall) in the 2024 NFL draft, was part of an effort to lure three people to a Tampa apartment in retaliation for a suspected theft at an Airbnb the NFL player had rented in nearby Largo, The Athletic<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n The alleged incident injured three teens, who were held at gunpoint and pistol-whipped before their personal property was stolen, WTVT<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n According to the police news release<\/a>, the others arrested were: <\/p>\n Ariana Del Valle, 19: Three counts of armed robbery and three counts of kidnapping; arrested Feb. 4.Jasmine Randazzo, 19: Three counts of armed robbery and three counts of kidnapping; arrested Feb. 6.Lyndell Hudson II, 26: Three counts of armed robbery, three counts of armed kidnapping and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon; arrested Feb 12.Christion Williams, 24: Three counts of armed robbery, three counts of armed kidnapping and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon; arrested Feb. 12.Boakai Hilton Jr., 23:\u00a0Three counts of kidnapping and three counts of armed robbery; arrested Feb. 17.Freddie Hughes, 27:\u00a0Three counts of kidnapping and three counts of armed robbery; arrested March 21.<\/p>\n The alleged incident began at the Airbnb in Largo. <\/p>\n Tampa police said<\/a> that multiple items belonging to Arnold were stolen from the Airbnb on Feb. 1, with losses totaling more than $250,000.<\/p>\n Arnold called<\/a> the Largo Police Department on Feb. 3 to report the theft of $100,000 in cash, an $80,000 necklace and other possessions, The Athletic<\/a> reported. A few hours later, the alleged robbery and kidnapping of three men in their late teens occurred in Tampa.<\/p>\n Tampa police said<\/a> that Arnold suspected two of the three victims were responsible for the thefts, but officers later determined they were not involved.<\/p>\n According to Tampa police<\/a>, Arnold and Hilton directed Randazzo and Del Valle to lure one victim to the Tampa apartment. When the victims arrived around midnight on Feb. 4, Williams and Hudson ambushed them from inside a closet.<\/p>\n Del Valle streamed the assault to Arnold, Hilton and Hughes, police said<\/a>. According to investigators, Arnold ordered them to go inside, where the suspects stole property from the victims before forcing them to leave at around 1:40 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Denise White, CEO of EAG Sports Management, which represents Arnold, said in a statement that the player \u201ccategorically denies any involvement\u201d in the incident and \u201cmaintains his innocence.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThere is no credible evidence linking Mr. Arnold to these allegations,\u201d White\u2019s statement said, according to The Athletic<\/a>. \u201cInstead, the government appears to be relying on testimony from multiple convicted felons who have admitted their own involvement and may have substantial incentives to shift blame in an effort to lessen their sentences. Mr. Arnold looks forward to his day in court and is confident that the judicial process will lead to his ultimate vindication.\u201d<\/p>\n In a statement, the Lions said they were aware of Arnold\u2019s arrest.<\/p>\n \u201cWe will not comment at this time out of respect for the ongoing legal process,\u201d a team spokesperson said.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n