Actor and comedian Faizon Love, known for roles in films such as Elf and Couples Retreat, was arrested in Florida on June 16 and booked into a Hillsborough County jail in Tampa. Online jail records confirm the 58-year-old was taken into custody and is facing contempt-related charges, though court filings have not fully detailed the circumstances behind the arrest.
Authorities have not released a full narrative of the alleged contempt violation, and it remains unclear what specific court order or proceeding led to the enforcement action. Officials confirmed only that Love was processed and held at the county facility following his arrest.
Court records indicate that a legal matter involving Love was reopened earlier in June, when a declaration-of-paternity case was filed on June 11 by Tiffany Lee. The nature of Love’s involvement in that case has not been publicly clarified, and officials have not stated whether it is directly connected to the contempt charges.
The paternity proceeding is currently active in court records, but filings available do not provide detailed allegations or outcomes. It is also not confirmed whether Love was required to appear in court prior to the arrest or whether the contempt charge stems from a missed hearing or noncompliance with a judicial order.
Love, who resides in California, has built a career in comedy and film, appearing in several major productions over the past two decades. His arrest in Florida marks a shift from entertainment headlines to legal proceedings currently unfolding in the Hillsborough County court system.
As of now, no additional charges or case details have been publicly released, and court records do not indicate a scheduled hearing date tied specifically to the contempt allegation. Authorities have not commented further on the case, and it remains under review within the Florida court system.
The situation remains developing as legal proceedings in both the contempt matter and the related paternity case continue to move through the courts.
