Former FSU Football Signee Chuck Kennon Arrested on Felony Charges
Former Florida State University football signee Chuck Kennon was arrested in Hillsborough County on felony charges of false imprisonment and aggravated fleeing to elude, plus a misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer. He has been removed from the FSU team…

Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, October 14, 2026 —
Former Florida State University football signee Chuck Kennon was arrested in Hillsborough County on two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge, according to the information provided. The charges are false imprisonment, aggravated fleeing to elude and resisting an officer.
Kennon has been removed from the FSU team for conduct detrimental to the program. The information provided does not specify when the arrest occurred or when the team removal took effect.
The available details do not describe the events leading to the arrest or identify the agency that made it. They also do not state whether Kennon has entered a plea, appeared in court or retained an attorney. No further information about the status of the charges was provided.
The summary identifies Kennon as a former FSU football signee; it does not provide additional details about his relationship with the team, such as whether he had enrolled or played for the university. It also does not include a statement from Kennon, his representatives, the university or law enforcement.
The allegations remain charges in the information provided; no case outcome or finding of guilt was reported. Details about the arrest circumstances, any court proceedings and the university’s decision beyond the stated removal were not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Jamiya Coleman on www.wctv.tv, see more information here.
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