Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold surrendered to Florida authorities Wednesday night after an arrest warrant was issued in connection with an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa.
The Tampa Police Department and Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office confirmed Arnold faces four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery.
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Investigators identified the NFL player as the primary conspirator in the February 4 incident.
According to authorities, the plot involved luring three individuals to an apartment, holding them at gunpoint, and assaulting them.
The alleged attack was retaliation for a theft at Arnold's rental home the previous day, where $250,000 in cash and valuables were stolen.
Five other suspects were arrested in February.
Investigators discovered a group chat where Arnold allegedly gave directions during the assault while watching a live stream of the incident.
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The state attorney's office announced plans to file a pretrial motion to keep Arnold detained until trial, noting the charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Arnold's representatives denied the allegations, questioning the credibility of the evidence.
"There is no credible evidence linking Mr. Arnold to these allegations," said Denise White, CEO of EAG Sports Management.
She suggested that testimony from convicted felons may be unreliable as they seek reduced sentences.
The Detroit Lions organization acknowledged the arrest but declined further comment, stating, "We will not comment at this time out of respect for the ongoing legal process."
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Arnold is scheduled for an initial court appearance Thursday afternoon in Hillsborough County.
