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Brooksville Today
By the People, for the People
Hernando County School Employee Charged in Tampa Armed Robbery
Lyndell Hudson II and three accomplices face multiple felony counts in targeted incident
Feb. 17, 2026 at 6:07am
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Lyndell Hudson II, a 25-year-old paraprofessional at Endeavor/Discovery Academy in Hernando County, Florida, was arrested and charged with three counts of armed robbery, three counts of armed kidnapping, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Hudson and three accomplices - Arianna Del Valle, Jasmine Randazzo, and Christion Williams - were allegedly involved in a targeted armed robbery that occurred in Tampa on February 4, 2026.
Why it matters
The arrest of a local school employee in a violent crime raises concerns about safety and security in the community, as well as the potential impact on the school district and the accused individuals' futures. The case also highlights the need for thorough investigations and transparency around such high-profile incidents.
The details
According to the Tampa Police Department, the alleged incident occurred around midnight on February 4, 2026, in the 14500 block of North 46th Street in Tampa. The victims, three adult males in their late teens, were battered, held at gunpoint, and had their personal property stolen before being ordered to leave. Hudson and his three accomplices were charged with various felony counts related to the armed robbery and kidnapping.
- The alleged incident occurred around midnight on February 4, 2026.
- Hudson was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Task Force working with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office on February 12, 2026, off campus.
- Arianna Del Valle was charged on February 4, 2026.
- Jasmine Randazzo was charged on February 6, 2026.
- Christion Williams was charged on February 12, 2026.
The players
Lyndell Hudson II
A 25-year-old paraprofessional at Endeavor/Discovery Academy in Hernando County, Florida, and a former standout football player at Central High School and the University of Florida.
Arianna Del Valle
An 18-year-old charged with three counts of armed robbery and three counts of kidnapping.
Jasmine Randazzo
A 19-year-old star athlete in flag football and track, who was the freshman quarterback for Pasco Hernando State College last season, charged with three counts of armed robbery and three counts of kidnapping.
Christion Williams
A 24-year-old charged with three counts of armed robbery, three counts of armed kidnapping, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Tampa Police Department
The law enforcement agency investigating the alleged armed robbery and kidnapping incident.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Lyndell Hudson II out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the need for thorough investigations and transparency around high-profile incidents involving school employees and violent crimes. It also raises questions about the potential impact on the school district and the accused individuals' futures.