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Posted on 06/25/2026 3:54:22 AM PDT by equaviator
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection with a February robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, Florida, the Hillsborough County State Attorney announced late Wednesday night.
Arnold, 23, turned himself in at Orient Road Jail (Florida) on Wednesday and is facing eight total felony charges -- four for robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon and four for kidnapping, the Hillsborough County Sherriff's Office told NFL.com. Arnold is being held with no bond and is due in court Thursday at 1:30 p.m. ET, per the Sherriff's office.
The charges carry a potential life sentence in prison, according to the state attorney statement, which added a pretrial detention motion will be filed to argue for Arnold remaining in custody until his trial.
"Terrion Arnold categorically denies any involvement in the matters underlying the allegations made against him and maintains his innocence," a statement, obtained by NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero, from Arnold's representation, CEO of EAG Sports Management Denise White, read. "There is no credible evidence linking Mr. Arnold to these allegations. Instead, 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."
The February incident was a kidnapping and robbery plot, reported by The Athletic as retaliation for a robbery at the Lions defensive back's Florida residence, that Arnold was linked to and subsequently denied.
The state's attorney's office said Arnold's "confidants" were also "behind bars."
Suzy Lopez, the state attorney for the 13th judicial circuit in Tampa, posted comments on social media regard Arnold's arrest.
"No one has the right to take the law into their own hands," Lopez wrote. "A dispute over missing property does not justify kidnapping, violence, or retaliation. We will continue to pursue justice for the three victims by holding everyone accountable for their roles in this crime."
The NFL and the Lions also released statement to NFL.com.
"We are aware of the matter and have been in contact with the club," the league statement read. "We have no further comment at this time."
"We are aware of the legal situation regarding Terrion Arnold," the Lions said. "We will not comment at this time out of respect for the ongoing legal process."
Arnold is a native of Tallahassee, Florida, who played collegiately at Alabama. Detroit selected Arnold in the 2024 NFL Draft's first round at No. 24 overall.
In two seasons, he's played 24 games with 22 starts, compiling 91 tackles, 10 passes defensed and one interception. Arnold played in just eight games during the 2025 season as he was sidelined by a concussion and twice with a shoulder injury, the second time leading to season-ending surgery.
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“The charges carry a potential life sentence in prison”
Which means he’ll get three months probation instead of one.
WTELF! All that NFL money and you toss it all for some stupid BS. #blackfatigue #idiot #tribalviolence.
I guess his NFL salary wasn’t enough for him.
There’s nothing like season-ending felonies to sideline a player’s career!
Mentally ill.
Who cares about the Loser Lions, (Wolverine fan here) the criminal played for Alabama, that’s a bummer for them.
This blurb leaves out the important part. He was robbed of 250k of cash and items (probably jewelry) and thinks this guy who was his driver set him up.
since it’s the NFL, maybe a resume enhancer?
Free the man and give him a reparations check for $250M.
Driver? Hum.
How much do the Detroit Lions pay this guy?
Ping!.............
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4385345/posts See this one. It mentions that part.
Following in the footsteps of OJ Simpson who wanted to steal back his own stuff.
That's his real crime: doing what the law refused to do.
Did he also kill his ex-wife and her beau wearing gloves that don’t fit?
I don’t think he is accused of murder, but I also don’t get why you are asking, except to be cantankerous.
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