A Hollywood actor known for appearing in the popular Christmas movie has been arrested in Florida and is being held without bond on contempt of court charges, marking the latest legal trouble for a performer with a documented history of violent incidents.

Arrest Details and Current Status

Faizon Love, 58, was taken into custody Tuesday in Hillsborough County and now faces two counts of contempt of court, according to jail records. The actor, who appeared in the holiday film and other major productions including sports drama and comedy features, is currently detained at Orient Road Jail in Tampa. His mugshot shows a haggard appearance with an expressionless face. No bond has been set for his release, and representatives for the actor have not responded to requests for comment on the charges.

Pattern of Violent Incidents

This arrest continues a troubling pattern of alleged violent behavior spanning multiple states. In 2017, Love pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges after security cameras captured him assaulting a valet at John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio. The court imposed a $500 fine and a 180-day suspended jail sentence for that incident. More recently, Love faced felony assault accusations after allegedly attacking a hotel employee at a California property. According to police reports, he ripped a credit card reader from its mounting and threw it at the clerk’s head after she informed him the room he booked was unavailable.

Ongoing Legal Consequences

The California hotel incident resulted in serious injuries to the employee, with the device striking the left side of her head, breaking her glasses and causing physical trauma. The victim filed a civil lawsuit against Love seeking compensation for medical expenses and damages related to the physical and emotional suffering she claims to have endured. The contempt charges that led to his current detention suggest potential complications with court proceedings related to his previous legal matters. Love has appeared in several mainstream Hollywood productions over his career, but his professional work has been increasingly overshadowed by repeated allegations of violent conduct toward service workers and others in public settings.