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According to jail records from Orient Road Jail in Tampa, Florida, Love was booked on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, on two counts of contempt of court. The arrest was first reported by TMZ, which stated that the matter is tied to a long-running paternity, custody, and child-support dispute.
The latest legal development adds to a series of highly publicized court cases and arrests involving the veteran actor over the past decade.
Latest Arrest: Contempt of Court Charges
Court records indicate that Love, whose full name is Langston Faizon Santisima, was arrested and taken into custody following allegations that he failed to comply with court orders in a family law case that has reportedly been ongoing since 2019.
According to reports, a judge found that Love:
• Failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing in April 2026.
• Did not submit a required financial affidavit.
• Failed to surrender himself after being ordered to do so.
As a result, the court issued a contempt finding that ultimately led to his arrest. Reports indicate that the case involves disputes related to child support and custody matters.
Neither Love nor his representatives have publicly commented on the arrest.
Previous Legal Issues
2011 Domestic Violence Arrest
In June 2011, Love was arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada, on a charge of fourth-degree domestic violence.
At the time, authorities noted that he was already serving probation related to a separate assault conviction. Details surrounding the domestic dispute were not widely released, but the arrest received national media attention due to Love's celebrity status.
Airport Valet Assault Case
One of Love's most widely reported legal incidents occurred in March 2017 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio.
Authorities alleged that Love became involved in an argument with a 24-year-old valet attendant. Security footage reportedly showed the confrontation escalating into a physical altercation.
Prosecutors said Love grabbed the worker by the neck and threw him against a structure.
The actor was subsequently arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault.
In 2018, Love pleaded no contest to the charge. A judge sentenced him to:
• 180 days in jail (suspended)
• Probation
• A $500 fine
The case was ultimately resolved without Love serving jail time.
San Diego Hotel Assault Case
Another major legal controversy emerged following an incident at a San Diego hotel in August 2024.
According to court filings, a hotel employee alleged that Love became angry after learning that no rooms were available despite having booked accommodations through a third-party service.
The employee claimed that Love ripped a credit-card reader from the counter and threw it at her, striking her in the head. The alleged attack reportedly caused a concussion and damaged her eyeglasses.
Prosecutors charged Love with felony assault with a deadly weapon, along with a great bodily injury enhancement.
Love pleaded not guilty.
In July 2025, a judge ruled that prosecutors had presented enough evidence for the case to proceed toward trial. The hotel employee also filed a separate civil lawsuit seeking damages.
Court records previously showed an active arrest warrant related to the case, although reports later indicated that the warrant was no longer active.
Who Is Faizon Love?
Born June 14, 1968, in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Faizon Love is an Afro-Cuban American actor, comedian, and voice performer whose career spans more than three decades.
Raised in a military family, Love spent much of his youth moving between locations before eventually settling in Southern California and New Jersey. He began performing stand-up comedy as a teenager and later moved to New York City to pursue acting professionally.
Breakthrough Roles
Love gained early recognition when he provided the voice for the lead character in the animated film Bébé's Kids (1992), stepping into a role originally associated with late comedian Robin Harris.
His profile continued to grow through appearances in films and television projects throughout the 1990s.
"Friday" and Pop Culture Fame
Love achieved widespread popularity with his portrayal of Big Worm in the 1995 cult comedy Friday, starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker.
The character became one of the film's most memorable figures, helping establish Love as a recognizable face in comedy and urban cinema.
Other Notable Film Credits
Throughout his career, Love has appeared in numerous successful films, including:
• The Meteor Man (1993)
• Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)
• Money Talks (1997)
• The Players Club (1998)
• The Replacements (2000)
• Elf (2003)
• Couples Retreat (2009)
• Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)
Television and Voice Acting
Love also became well known for:
• Playing Wendell Wilcox on The Parent 'Hood.
• Voicing Sean "Sweet" Johnson in the hit video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
• Appearing in shows such as Black-ish, That's So Raven, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and The New Edition Story.
• Starring in Step Up: High Water from 2018 to 2022.
Stand-Up Comedy Career
In addition to acting, Love has maintained a long-running stand-up comedy career. He has appeared on major comedy platforms including:
• Def Comedy Jam
• ComicView
• Shaq's All-Star Comedy Jam
• Martin Lawrence's 1st Amendment Stand-Up
His performances are known for their conversational style, booming voice, and observational humor.
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