By: Hannah Vore, Journalist Intern
Publication Date: June 26, 2026
The Detroit Lions could be losing their cornerback, Terrion Arnold, after he was arrested Wednesday night, facing multiple felony charges.
He faces four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery. If convicted, he could face life in prison.
According to authorities, Arnold was the alleged primary conspirator in a targeted armed robbery in which six other individuals were arrested for involvement. A release from the state attorney’s office accused him of “coordinating and directing the codefendants”.
The six other codefendants are Arianna Del Valle, Jasmine Randazzo, Lyndell Hudson, Christion Williams, Boakai Hilton and Freddie Lee Hughes III, all friends of Arnold.
The events unfolded back in February when Arnold, the six codefendants and other friends were staying at an Airbnb in Largo, Florida. Arnold, Hilton and Hughes reported over $250,000 of stolen property to the Largo Police Department on Feb. 3, two days after the robbery occurred.
Prosecutors allege that on Feb. 4, three men were lured to a Tampa apartment where they were held at gunpoint, assaulted and robbed. Arnold suspected these three men were responsible for the Airbnb robbery, however investigators said the men were innocent.
The state attorney’s office accused Arnold of “orchestrating the kidnapping and robbery just hours after reporting the missing items to the Largo Police Department”.
Arnold turned himself in Wednesday night and was taken into custody at Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County. On Thursday, he attended a hearing in Tampa, Florida. The Hillsborough County State Attorney Office announced that Arnold should be held without bail until a pretrial detention hearing on Monday morning.
Denise White, CEO of EAG Sports Management agency, which represents Arnold, said he denies any involvement. However, at least seven people face charges, two of whom pleaded guilty on Wednesday.
The Lions said they were aware of the ongoing legal process and declined further comment.
Arnold was the No. 24 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Alabama. The 23-year-old will be entering his third season with Detroit. He has a total of 91 tackles in his NFL career.
Timeline of events:
· February 1: The robbery occurred at Arnold’s Airbnb.
· February 3: Arnold, Hilton and Hughes reported stolen property.
· February 4: Prosecutors allege three men kidnapped, held at gunpoint, assaulted and robbed in Tampa apartment.
· June 24: Arnold turned himself in and was taken into custody at Orient Road Jail.
· June 25: Arnold’s hearing in Tampa, Florida, where he was ordered to remain in custody.
· June 29: Arnold’s pretrial detention hearing.