Faizon Love, known for roles in “Elf” and “Couples Retreat,” was jailed in Hillsborough County, Florida on Tuesday, June 16, on contempt of court charges tied to a warrant. He remains in custody as of Thursday with no bond set.
Late Tuesday night. Faizon Love was taken into custody in Hillsborough County. Florida. and by just before midnight he was booked into the Falkenburg Road Jail in Tampa. The actor. best known for roles including Gimbels store manager Wanda in “Elf. ” resort employee Shane in “Couples Retreat. ” and Big Worm in “Friday. ” has been held there ever since.
Jail records show Love, 58, is facing contempt of court charges. Authorities say the charges are tied to a warrant connected to a case with an offense date of May 15. Officials have not released details about what led to the contempt allegations.
As of Thursday, Love remained in custody, and no bond has been set. Booking information lists him at 6 feet 1 inch tall and about 380 pounds, and it also shows that no release date was provided.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office released a mugshot taken after the arrest. The case is described as ongoing, and additional details have not been made public.
Court filings show recent activity in a civil case involving Love. but it is unclear how—if at all—that matter connects to the arrest. For now. the timeline that started with an offense date of May 15 has ended with a straightforward outcome: no bond. no release date. and a custody status that continues into Thursday.
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