Franky Venegas, one of the “Island Boys” phenomenon on TikTok, is arrested in Florida on charges of possession of weapons and drugs, adding to his list of legal woes. The arrest occurred on February 23, 2025, in Collier County, Naples, in Florida. Venegas, who is also known by his monicker Kodiyakredd, is in Collier County Jail.
Authorities charged Venegas with possession of a prescription-controlled substance and delivering, possessing, or selling an altered firearm. The law enforcement officials have made no official description of the arrest available, but according to reports by the police, he was booked to Collier County Jail, where he posed for a mugshot showing his distinct face tattoos.
The arrest has stirred general opinion on social media, where their followers and their haters have made their views heard on the development. So far, attempts to reach Island Boys‘ reps have proved fruitless.
Franky Venegas and his identical brother, Alex, rose to stardom in 2021 with their debut song “I’m an Island Boy” on TikTok. The brothers’ unique looks, tattooed faces, and freestyle rap style made them an overnight sensation on the internet. The brothers’ debut clip gathered in access of 24 million views on You Tube, and their life changed in an instant.
Following their celebrity on the web, the twins made their stardom profitable by utilizing their influence for marketing, collaborations, and content creation on their social media. Nonetheless, their celebrity has also attracted scandal, and various legal events have left their reputation in tatters.
This recent arrest is but the most recent in a chain of legal woes for Venegas. In recent years, he has stood before courts on several charges:
May 2023: Incident of domestic battery On 6 May 2023, Venegas got arrested in Pompano Beach, Florida, for domestic battery. He slapped and pushed his girlfriend, who threatened to leave him following an altercation, and pushed her into their Airbnb’s shallow pool. He bruised her chin, legs, and arms, and she got treated. He got arrested by the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The charges, however, got dismissed on 16 May 2023.
May 2024: Reckless Driving and Impersonation On May 24, 2024, a year following his last arrest, Venegas got arrested in Fort Lauderdale for driving under reckless conditions and presenting law enforcement officials with untrue identification. He was speeding in a bright yellow Corvette Stingray and, in an initial claim, claimed to be his identical twin brother, Alex. Investigation, however, proved that he did not have any valid license. He got booked in the Broward County Jail and released on an $800 bond on the subsequent day.
News of Venegas’ recent arrest made shockwaves on social media. Island Boys’ followers were left in shock, while opponents saw the frequent legal troubles of the two as evidence of deeper issues. Jokes and memes flooded sites such as Twitter and Instagram, where some claimed his frequent offences may derail his career for life.
As of today, Island Boys officials have remained quiet on the arrest. The law enforcement officials have remained quiet on the case, and several questions have remained unanswered.
Venegas’ latest brush with law enforcement is worrying for his future in entertainment. As his celebrity on the web earned him endorsements and partnerships, several legal entanglements may undermine such opportunities. His past legal issues, coupled with recent accusations of drugs and weapons, might make it hard for him to receive sponsoring deals and maintain loyal viewers. Island Boys’ audience, who are predominantly viewers who originate from English-speaking areas such as America, Canada, England, and Australia, might have such incidents lead to their base dwindling.
