TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Now-former Florida State freshman cornerback Chuck Kennon is behind bars in Hillsborough County on felony charges, according to court records.<\/p>\n
WCTV obtained a criminal report affidavit for the FSU top 2026 signee Wednesday, just a day before his 19th birthday, the affidavit shows. <\/p>\n
The court record revealed that Kennon turned himself in Monday and faces felony charges of false imprisonment and aggravated fleeing to elude. He also faces a first-degree misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer without violence, according to the document. <\/p>\n
Kennon appeared in court Wednesday morning, where a judge set a bond of $5,000 for the first count, $2,500 for the second count and $500 for the third count. He was also ordered no contact with the victim and to not leave Hillsborough County. <\/p>\n
At this time, the details leading to his felony arrest are unknown. <\/p>\n
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However, Noles247 reports<\/a> that the former cornerback is no longer a member of the football team and has been \u201cremoved for conduct detrimental to the team,\u201d an FSU spokesperson confirmed to the sports news outlet Tuesday. <\/p>\n Noles247 also reports that Kennon, who enrolled at the university in January, was removed from the roster Monday, the same day of his arrest.<\/p>\n WCTV has reached out to the university for a statement and is waiting to hear back.<\/p>\n This story will be updated as we learn more.<\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n