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Officers processed him into a detention facility located in the city of Tampa.
Legal troubles have a way of catching up with familiar Hollywood faces when they least expect it. Fans are used to seeing their favourite stars on the silver screen during the holidays or laughing through romantic comedies. But the reality behind the scenes can look very different when real-world court orders are ignored.
Caught in Florida
A well-known comedy star is currently spending his time behind bars after a sudden encounter with law enforcement. Actor Faizon Love was arrested in Hillsborough County, Florida, following a direct order from the local legal system.
Online booking logs indicate that local authorities took the 58-year-old performer into custody on Tuesday, June 16.
Officers subsequently processed him into a detention facility located in the city of Tampa.
Entertainment outlet TMZ was the first to break the news regarding the unexpected traffic or tracking stop according to PEOPLE. Jail records confirm that the actor is currently being held on no bond, meaning he cannot pay cash to secure an immediate release.
Legal complications mount
The veteran performer faces formal charges of contempt, which typically involve failing to follow specific instructions issued by a judge.
State court records reveal that an ongoing declaration-of-paternity case involving Love was officially reopened on June 11 by a woman named Tiffany Lee.
It remains unclear what exact role that specific family court file played in triggering his sudden arrest. Representatives have not yet explained if the paternity dispute directly caused the contempt citation.
The individual actor maintains his primary residence in the state of California. Love built a long, successful career in the entertainment industry as both a stand-up comedian and a versatile supporting actor.
Famous film past
The performer is incredibly recognizable to millions of moviegoers for his memorable comedic roles. He famously played the enthusiastic store manager alongside comic icon Will Ferrell in the classic holiday film Elf.
He also scored a major leading role in the ensemble comedy Couples Retreat, appearing next to Vince Vaughn.
Love actually sued Universal Studios over that specific project, alleging the company whitewashed the international film poster by removing his face.
The actor now faces an extended wait inside the Florida facility until a local judge handles the outstanding contempt matter. His defense attorney was not immediately available to provide an official statement on the situation.
Sources: PEOPLE, TMZ
