Lions CB Terrion Arnold Arrested For Kidnapping, Armed Robbery Charges

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping and robbery that investigators say took place in February, the Tampa Police Department announced Wednesday night.

Police have previously arrested six other people accused of taking part in what authorities described as a “targeted armed robbery” on February 4.

Arnold turned himself in and was taken into custody at the Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County Wednesday night. He is charged with four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery.

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“We are aware of the matter and have been in contact with the club. We have no further comment at this time,” an NFL spokesperson told Pakinomist Digital.

The Lions did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Pakinomist Digital.

According to investigators, Arnold rented an Airbnb in Largo, Florida, where he periodically stayed with several co-defendants: Arianna Del Valle, 19; Jasmine Randazzo, 19; Lyndell Hudson II, 26; Christion Williams, 24; Boakai Hilton Jr., 23; and Freddie Hughes, 27. Authorities said other people also stayed at the property.

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Investigators said three male victims, all in their late teens, suffered visible injuries after they were allegedly beaten, held at gunpoint and pistol-whipped before being robbed and ordered to leave a residence in the 14000 block of North 46th Street in Tampa.

According to investigators, several personal items belonging to Arnold and others were stolen from Airbnb on February 1st. Authorities said Arnold suspected two of the three victims were responsible, although Tampa police later determined they were not involved in the theft.

On February 3, Arnold, Hilton, Hughes and another person reported more than $250,000 in stolen property to the Largo Police Department.

Investigators allege that later that day, Arnold and Hilton coordinated with Del Valle and Randazzo to contact one of the victims and lure him to an apartment.

Terrion Arnold of the Detroit Lions lines up before a play during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., on Nov. 27, 2025. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Police said the three victims arrived at the apartment on Feb. 4 to meet the women, where Williams and Hudson were allegedly hiding inside a bedroom closet. According to investigators, Williams and Hudson grabbed the victims, held them at gunpoint and assaulted them.

Authorities said Del Valle streamed the incident to Arnold, Hilton and Hughes as they traveled to the apartment. Investigators also said they found a group chat involving the defendants in which Arnold and Hilton allegedly gave directions to Del Valle, Williams and Hudson during the assault.

According to investigators, Arnold, Hilton, Hughes and another person arrived at the apartment around 10 p.m.

Authorities said the victims were escorted from the apartment about 40 minutes later, forced into their vehicle and left the scene. They later reported the incident to Tampa police and identified the suspects.

Investigators said they believe Arnold was the primary organizer of the alleged scheme based on evidence gathered during the investigation.

Terrion Arnold of the Detroit Lions runs onto the field before an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 27, 2025. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Arnold, an Alabama product, was selected by Detroit with the 24th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The 23-year-old recorded his first career interception this past season in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, though he was only able to play eight games due to a shoulder injury that required season-ending surgery.

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Arnold played in 16 games during his rookie season in 2024, tallying 10 passes defensed and 60 combined tackles.