UPDATE: In an emailed statement, R. Timothy Jansen, Esq. — who represents Terrion Arnold — denied the claims made in the court order.
“To be clear, Mr. Arnold had no involvement whatsoever in the activities that led to those arrests. He did not participate in, nor was he present for, any conduct related to the alleged offenses. There is no evidence in police reports, text messages, or witness statements that implicates Mr. Arnold in any way.
In fact, after direct communication with the lead prosecutor, it has been confirmed that no charges have been filed against Mr. Arnold in connection with this matter.
Recent media coverage has referenced an Order issued by Circuit Judge J. Logan Murphy, which improperly suggests Mr. Arnold’s involvement in the incident. That same Order also incorrectly identifies Ms. Devalle as Mr. Arnold’s girlfriend. Both assertions are false, misleading, and entirely unsupported by the record.
Mr. Arnold categorically denies these unfounded claims and maintains his complete innocence. He was not involved in the crimes allegedly committed on February 4, 2026, in Tampa, Florida.”
The original story is below.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been named in a Florida court order tied to a violent robbery and kidnapping case—but, as of this writing, he has not been charged with any crime.
The situation stems from an alleged burglary at an Airbnb property in Largo, Florida, that Arnold had rented.
According to court documents filed in Hillsborough County on February 24, and obtained by ClickOnDetroit, multiple high-value items were reported stolen during two separate break-ins, including designer bags, roughly $100,000 in cash, an $80,000 chain, and an NFL-issued phone.
Authorities say suspicion quickly turned toward a private driver Arnold had hired for transportation during the stay. While the theft was reported to local police, the court order alleges that a group connected to Arnold chose not to wait for the investigation to play out.
Instead, prosecutors say a plan was put into motion that led to a violent confrontation.
According to the judge’s findings, a woman identified as Jasmine Randazzo allegedly contacted one of the eventual victims, Daniel Tenesaca, and invited him over under the pretense of romantic interest. When Tenesaca arrived with another individual, Soljah Anderson, they were reportedly ambushed inside the apartment.
Court records describe a scenario where multiple suspects, some armed with a rifle and a handgun, forced the victims into a bedroom. The group allegedly held them for about an hour, during which they were interrogated, physically assaulted, and threatened with weapons.
A third individual, believed to be the driver, was later brought inside and also assaulted. At one point, a firearm was allegedly forced into his mouth as demands were made for the return of the stolen items.
Investigators say text messages and group chats played a key role in outlining the alleged plot. The court order claims instructions were sent to coordinate the encounter, including directions to detain the victims and seize their belongings. One message referenced holding the individuals until others—including “Terrion”—arrived at the location.
The judge wrote that the incident appeared to be an act of retaliation tied to the Airbnb theft, stating the group pursued “vigilante justice” rather than allowing law enforcement to handle the situation.
Boakai Eugene Hilton, one of the defendants, is now facing multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery. A judge ordered him held without bond, citing what was described as “overwhelming” evidence and concerns about witness safety.
Notably, the court also stated there is no evidence that the victims were involved in the original burglary.