What was supposed to be a routine autograph stop in Canton turned into a legal mess for former Pittsburgh Steelers star Le'Veon Bell, who remained in the Stark County Jail yesterday following his arrest linked to an out-of-state child support warrant.
Arrest at Canton Mall
According to Jordan Miller News, Bell was taken into custody Sunday shortly after an autograph signing event at Canton’s Belden Village Mall and was booked into the Stark County Jail. A listing on the Belden Village Mall website shows a scheduled appearance for Bell on July 19 at Prime Time Sports & Framing.
Bell's NFL Background
Bell is a three-time Pro Bowl selection and a two-time First-Team All-Pro who spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before later stints with the Jets, Chiefs, Ravens and Buccaneers, according to Sporting News. He has not appeared in an NFL game since the 2021 season, per CBS Sports.
Legal Status and Next Steps
Jail records reviewed by reporters indicate Bell remained in custody yesterday, held pending extradition to the jurisdiction that issued the child support warrant, Jordan Miller News reports. Officials had not publicly released information on bond, a court date, or any upcoming hearings as of yesterday.
