Le'Veon Bell arrested in Ohio for child support issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Le'Veon Bell was arrested in Ohio after a meet-and-greet on Sunday. He faces a warrant from Michigan for unpaid child support, reportedly due to an amount tied to his NFL earnings. Bell's attorney indicated that payments do not reflect his current income level. The Michigan Attorney General's Office is involved due to the outstanding amount, which led to the warrant. Bell previously addressed similar child support obligations by cashing in part of his NFL pension six months ago.
- •Bell was arrested after a meet-and-greet at a mall in Canton, Ohio.
- •The warrant stems from unpaid child support related to a Michigan case.
- •Bell's lawyer claims the owed amount is based on outdated salary figures.
- •He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and other NFL teams over his career.
- •Bell previously cashed in an NFL pension to meet child support payments.
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Former NFL running back arrested in Ohio
"A former NFL running back was arrested in Ohio after a meet-and-greet on Sunday.
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