Franky Venegas rang in 2026 jailed after a New Year’s Eve drug paraphernalia arrest in Florida, blocked from bond whereas dealing with a pending gun case.

Franky Venegas kicked off 2026 in a Collier County jail cell after getting busted for drug paraphernalia on New Year’s Eve. The Island Boys rapper can’t catch a break from authorized troubles.

The 25-year-old rapper received arrested Wednesday night time in Naples on drug paraphernalia fees. Cops booked him into Collier County Jail with no bond as a result of he’s already out on bail from a February gun case.

This latest arrest caps off a tough yr for each Island Boys. Franky’s twin brother Alex additionally had main issues in 2025. Police detained Alex underneath Florida’s Baker Act for a psychological well being analysis throughout a livestream.

The Baker Act lets cops maintain somebody for 72 hours in the event that they assume the particular person would possibly harm themselves or others. Franky’s February arrest occurred throughout a site visitors cease in a yellow Corvette.

Cops mentioned they discovered Oxycodone drugs and a gun with no serial numbers. They additionally found drug straws and bank cards with Franky’s title on them. The drug fees received dropped however the gun case continues to be pending.

The brothers turned well-known in 2021 with their viral hit “I’m an Island Boy.”

But fame introduced extra issues than success. Franky has earlier arrests for home battery and driving with out a license. Alex has additionally been arrested a number of instances.

The yr 2025 was particularly unhealthy for the duo. They formally broke up as a gaggle after months of combating. Alex moved out and mentioned they have been carried out working collectively. Then came Alex’s mental health crisis that led to his Baker Act detention.

Now Franky begins 2026 locked up once more. He’s being held on a 24-hour maintain due to his pending gun case. The decide gained’t let him publish bond till they work out what to do about his February fees.

Franky’s subsequent court docket date hasn’t been set but. His lawyer didn’t reply to requests for remark in regards to the newest fees.

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