The three alleged victims — one of which was Arnold’s personal driver, according to the Detroit Free Press — were then forced into their car and fled the scene. They later reported the traumatic incident to the police.
The three victims had “visible injuries from being battered, held at gunpoint, and pistol-whipped before their personal property was stolen and they were ordered to leave” according to police.
Police arrested Arnold after he turned himself in this week in Tampa.
He’s facing four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery — and faces up to life in prison if convicted. Arnold has denied the allegations and maintains his innocence.
“There is no credible evidence linking Mr. Arnold to these allegations,” Denise White, CEO of EAG Sports Management, which represents Arnold, said in a statement.
Arnold “looks forward to his day in court and is confident that the judicial process will lead to his ultimate vindication,” White said.
The defensive back made a brief appearance from Falkenburg Road Jail in Tampa, Florida Thursday afternoon, wearing a green vest and appearing stone-faced.
Arnold is set to return to court Monday where his lawyers and prosecutors will make arguments about whether he should stay locked up, after prosecutors said they wanted him to remain behind bars until he’s tried.
Arnold completed his second season in the NFL in 2025, and he’s started 22 games and appeared in 24 since being selected No. 24 overall by the Lions.
The Lions released a statement that said they are aware of the situation, but will not comment further “out of respect for the ongoing legal process.”
