Celebrity Chef Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson Arrested on Multiple Charges

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10/01/2024 19h43

Louisville, Kentucky - Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson, a renowned celebrity chef and Food Network star, has been taken into custody on a series of serious charges. The 36-year-old chef is facing charges of burglary, strangulation, and terroristic threatening, according to records obtained by Page Six.

In addition to the aforementioned charges, Ferguson is also facing misdemeanor charges of assault, menacing, criminal mischief, and theft-receipt of a stolen credit or debit card. He was apprehended on Tuesday afternoon in Louisville.

Booking records from Metro Corrections indicate that Ferguson was processed at the local jail at 3:55 p.m. on the day of his arrest. The exact details surrounding the events leading up to his apprehension remain unclear. However, court records reveal that an emergency protection request was granted against Ferguson by a family court on January 2, indicating a potential connection to his arrest.

An arraignment for Ferguson has been scheduled for Wednesday at 9 a.m. local time, while a hearing for the protection order against him is set for January 17. Neither the Louisville Police Department nor Ferguson's representatives have provided any comment in response to requests made by Page Six.

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson, known for his presence on Food Network and his appearances on popular shows such as "Tournament of Champions" with Guy Fieri and "Worst Cooks in America" alongside Anne Burrell, has been a prominent figure in the culinary world. Ferguson is the owner of Superchefs and Tha Drippin' Crab restaurants in Louisville, although both establishments have since closed.

With his arrest, Ferguson's culinary career may face significant challenges and potential consequences. As more details emerge surrounding the charges against him, the celebrity chef's future remains uncertain.

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