‘Elf’ and ‘Couples Retreat’ Star Faizon Love Arrested in Florida, Held Without Bond

‘Elf’ and ‘Couples Retreat’ Star Faizon Love Arrested in Florida, Held Without Bond

Actor Faizon Love, best known for his roles in Elf and Couples Retreat, has been arrested in Florida and is currently being held without bond, according to jail records.

The 58-year-old actor was taken into custody Tuesday in Tampa and booked into the Hillsborough County Jail.

Authorities said Love faces charges of contempt of court and criminal contempt of court.

Arrest Follows Reopening of Court Case

Court records show that a declaration-of-paternity case involving Love was reopened on June 11.

However, it remains unclear whether that matter is directly related to his arrest.

Officials have not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the charges.

As of Thursday, Love remained in custody with no bond set.

Career Spans More Than Three Decades

Born Langston Faizon Santisima, Love has enjoyed a lengthy career in film and television.

He is perhaps best remembered for playing Wanda, the department store manager in the 2003 holiday classic Elf, starring Will Ferrell.

He also appeared in Couples Retreat, Friday, The Replacements, and numerous other comedies throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

His distinctive comedic style and memorable supporting roles made him a familiar face to audiences over the years.

Investigation Ongoing

Authorities have not announced when Love is expected to appear in court, and further information regarding the case has yet to be released.

The situation remains developing, and additional details are expected as court proceedings continue.

References

WFLA Tampa
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records
Hillsborough County Jail records
Faizon Love
Court records from Hillsborough County, Florida