Franky Venegas, one of the twin brothers who gained global fame as the viral rap duo Island Boys, has found himself behind bars once again. The latest incident involves an arrest in Florida on allegations related to drugs, as reported by celebrity news outlet TMZ.
Details of the Latest Arrest
Law enforcement officials confirmed that Venegas was taken into custody and processed at the Collier County Jail in Naples on Wednesday night. The specific charge filed against him is one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Following the booking procedure, a new mugshot of the social media personality was taken.
In a significant development, authorities stated that Venegas was not granted bond following this arrest. He is being held on a 24-hour hold because he was already out on bond from a separate, earlier arrest that occurred in February.
The Pending Firearm Case from February
The previous case that is complicating his current situation involves serious allegations. Venegas was charged with delivering, possessing, or selling a firearm with an altered serial number. The incident began when deputies stopped a yellow Corvette for allegedly running a stop sign.
According to the official sheriff’s report from that stop:
- Officers found a baggie containing suspected oxycodone pills on the passenger side floorboard. Venegas denied ownership and claimed to have a prescription but could not provide proof.
- Police discovered a brown MGM handbag containing a blue spray-painted handgun with no serial number, a cut straw, and credit cards bearing Venegas’ name.
- Another straw with a white powdery substance was allegedly found in the vehicle’s center console.
A Pattern of Legal Troubles
Franky Venegas, alongside his twin brother Alex, shot to internet fame in 2021 when their song “I’m an Island Boy” went viral across social media platforms. However, his rise to fame has been marred by repeated encounters with the law.
His previous arrests include charges for:
- Domestic battery
- Reckless driving
- Driving without a valid license
This latest arrest adds another chapter to his growing legal dossier, raising questions about his future as he remains in custody facing the new drug paraphernalia charge while the earlier firearm case is still pending.
