Former Nickelodeon star Darris Love was arrested on Christmas Eve for “domestic disturbances with his girlfriend” … and then shares a lengthy social media video about religion after posting bail
- Actor Darris Love was arrested in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve for a “family offense”.
- According to sources speaking to TMZ, he reportedly punched his girlfriend in the head during an argument
- Love spent several hours in jail and was later released after posting $20,000 bail
- Shortly after his release, he took to social media with a nearly 12-minute video about the holiday season and religion
Actor Darris Love has been arrested for allegedly hitting his girlfriend in the heat of a Christmas Eve argument.
The 42-year-old is a former child star best known for his role as Ray Alvarado on the ’90s Nickelodeon television series The Secret World of Alex Mack.
According to TMZ, Love was released from prison after posting $20,000 bail. He then shared a nearly 12-minute religious holiday message on his Instagram page.
Christmas in the ring: Actor Darris Love was arrested for allegedly hitting his girlfriend in the heat of an argument on Christmas Eve (Seen 2015)
Love was taken into custody by the LAPD on suspicion of domestic violence on Saturday night after police were called to his Los Angeles home over a disturbance.
According to TMZ, the call came in around noon, and police met with the actor’s girlfriend, who told them Love “slapped her on the back of the head” during an argument.
She claimed the fight started after she stopped by Love’s to pick up some items. The outlet added that the victim “was not injured and there were no visible marks.”
According to online records, he was charged with “domestic violence offence” around 2:30 p.m. and later released after posting bail at 10 p.m.
According to TMZ, Love was released from jail after posting $20,000 bail: He then shared a nearly 12-minute religious holiday message on his Instagram page
Claim to fame: The 42-year-old is a former child star best known for his role as Ray Alvarado in the ’90s Nickelodeon television series The Secret World of Alex Mack
Not long after he was released from prison, Love took to social media with a nearly 12-minute video about the holiday season and religion.
“Is it a holy day or a holiday? HAPPY HOLY DAYS KINGS & QUEENS “FESTIVAL OF DEDICATION,” he captioned the video.
The actor spoke to the camera from inside his car, telling meandering stories and inviting friends and family to join the video live – some of whom did.
“Let’s love each other,” he said in the video, also warning fans to stay away from material objects.
His arrest didn’t seem to worry the TV actor, who greeted friends with smiles and laughter throughout the live stream.
He is best known for his role in The Secret World of Alex Mack and later had supporting roles in other television series such as Sister, Sister, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
“Let’s love each other,” he said in the video, also warning fans to stay away from material objects