Chuck E. Cheese Arrested For Drug Possession In Tallahassee?
In late July 2025, a central Florida family had an unpleasant encounter at a Tallahassee Chuck E. Cheese location when the actor playing the mascot was arrested for credit card fraud and drug possession. The actor was taken into custody in the middle of their shift, and unfortunately, the arrest happened where children were able to see.
Sentencing For Florida Drug Crimes Is Harsh
As of this writing, no further detail is available on the charges the mascot actor might face, but simple drug possession is one of the Florida drug offenses that carries the least jail time. Still, even a charge of simple possession can carry a mandatory minimum three-year sentence. Florida still has mandatory minimum sentences for many – if not most – drug-related offenses, though other states have repealed theirs. This means that a judge must impose at least the minimum, regardless of their own determination.
Florida takes drug-related offenses extremely seriously, particularly those committed by people with prior records. The mascot actor had apparently had a similar offense on his record from early 2025, so if he is convicted on this charge, the sentence may be more harsh than it would be for a first offender. Regardless, one might wonder at the choice to arrest the actor in the middle of a shift, with young children as witnesses.
Chuck E. Cheese Is Not A Drug-Free Zone
One thing the man should be relieved about is that a Chuck E. Cheese location, despite being a place where children congregate, is not considered a drug-free zone under Florida law. A drug-free zone is an area extending at least 1,000 feet from a certain type of building – for example, schools, houses of worship, or assisted living facilities. These zones are intended to protect uniquely vulnerable populations and locations from having to deal with drug crime.
Drug convictions for offenses committed within these zones will carry additional penalties – for example, many felonies will be raised one level (for example, from a third- to a second-degree felony) and sentenced accordingly. Fines increase as well, and in some cases, options for plea-bargaining may no longer be available. It is important to keep in mind that these penalties will be added regardless of whether a person knows about the drug-free zone or not.
Contact A West Palm Beach Drug Possession Attorney
While it remains to be seen what the outcome will be for the Tallahassee Chuck E. Cheese, your drug possession case should be taken seriously. A West Palm Beach drug possession attorney from Perlet & Shiner, P.A. can protect your rights during the legal process. Call our office today at (561) 721-0552 to speak to an attorney.
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