Former Nickelodeon child star Chris O'Neal has been arrested in connection with an alleged burglary in Malibu, California, according to reports from TMZ. The 31-year-old actor, best known for his role in the 2012 series 'How To Rock', was taken into custody early Monday morning following a police response to a burglary call.
Arrest and Release Details
Law enforcement officials responded to a burglary call at approximately 5:45 AM on Monday in Malibu. Sources familiar with the situation told TMZ that the homeowner reported seeing security footage showing three adults inside the property. The suspects allegedly entered through the rear of the home and manipulated security cameras to obscure their activities from view.
O'Neal was among those arrested in connection with the incident and was subsequently booked into Los Angeles County Jail. However, in a surprising turn of events, the actor was released on Tuesday afternoon. Official records indicate his release occurred due to 'insufficient grounds to file a complaint against that person,' suggesting prosecutors lacked adequate evidence to pursue formal charges at this time.
Career Background and Recent Projects
Chris O'Neal first gained recognition through his role as drummer Kevin Reed in Nickelodeon's 'How To Rock', a comedy series centered around a pop/hip-hop band called Gravity 4. Despite the show's promising premise, it was not renewed for a second season. O'Neal remained active within the Nickelodeon network, co-hosting the reality clip show 'You Gotta See This' alongside Noah Crawford, though this program also concluded after a single season.
In 2013, O'Neal appeared alongside Ariana Grande in the Nickelodeon television film 'Swindle', portraying the character Ben Dupree. More recently, from 2017 to 2020, he starred as Daniel Hayward in Netflix's adventure series 'Greenhouse Academy', which spanned four seasons and featured a substantial ensemble cast including Ariel Mortman, Finn Roberts, and Dallas Hart.
Early Life and Additional Pursuits
Originally from Teaneck, New Jersey, O'Neal attended Teaneck High School before embarking on his entertainment career. His professional journey began with commercial appearances and even included a sketch on Saturday Night Live prior to his Nickelodeon breakthrough. Beyond acting, O'Neal has explored musical endeavors, releasing an EP titled 'Just Getting Started' in 2014. In recent years, he has maintained a presence through social media platforms, including active Instagram and YouTube channels.
Daily Mail has contacted legal representatives for Chris O'Neal regarding the arrest but has not yet received a response. The investigation into the Malibu burglary incident continues as authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the early morning disturbance and the involvement of multiple individuals.
