*Theresa Randle, best known for her role as Theresa Burnett opposite Martin Lawrence in the Bad Boys franchise, was arrested on March 1, 2026, on a felony domestic violence charge.
The arrest marks the second time in less than two years that the actress has faced legal trouble. Randle, now retired from acting, has not publicly commented on the situation.
Details of the Arrest
According to law enforcement sources, Randle was booked on a felony charge of corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant, which falls under California Penal Code 273.5. The arrest occurred in the Los Angeles area.
Randle was held for two days before being released on March 3, 2026. Authorities determined there was insufficient evidence to file formal charges at this time. Specific details about the alleged incident — including who was involved or what occurred — have not been publicly released.
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A Pattern of Legal Issues
This is not Randle’s first recent encounter with law enforcement. In October 2024, she was detained on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon. According to sources at the time, police were called to an L.A.-area home for an alleged assault, but Randle was already gone when they arrived.
Two days later, authorities received another call reporting a possible domestic issue and a potential restraining order violation. When officers responded, they arrested Randle for the earlier alleged incident. Sources described Randle as “irate and uncooperative” during her booking.
However, the district attorney ultimately rejected that case, and no charges were filed.
Who Is Theresa Randle?
Randle rose to fame in the 1990s with roles in several notable films. She starred opposite Damon Wayans in Mo’ Money (1992) and appeared in Spike Lee’s Girl 6 (1996). But her most recognized role came as Theresa Burnett, the wife of Martin Lawrence’s character Marcus Burnett, in the Bad Boys franchise.
She appeared in the first two films — Bad Boys (1995) and Bad Boys II (2003) — but did not return for Bad Boys for Life (2020) or Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024). In recent years, Randle has retired from acting and maintained a low public profile.
What Happens Next?
At this time, no formal charges have been filed against Randle in connection with the March 2026 arrest. The case remains under review by the district attorney’s office. If charges are filed, Randle could face up to four years in state prison for a felony domestic violence conviction, according to TMZ.
Domestic violence charges are taken seriously in California, where Penal Code 273.5 prohibits inflicting corporal injury on a spouse, cohabitant, or dating partner. Even when charges are not immediately filed, cases can be revisited if new evidence emerges.
Randle has not issued a public statement regarding either arrest.
Context and Conversation
For fans of the Bad Boys franchise, Randle’s legal troubles come as a surprise given her long absence from the spotlight. The actress, now in her 60s, has largely stepped away from Hollywood in recent years.
While the lack of filed charges means Randle faces no immediate legal consequences, the arrest raises questions about what may be happening in her personal life. Domestic violence cases are complex, and the decision not to file charges does not necessarily mean an incident did not occur — only that prosecutors determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed at this time.
As with any legal matter, it is important to allow the process to unfold before drawing conclusions.
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