DEKALB COUNTY, GA—On August 18, 2025, Alix Lapri, known for her role as Effie in Power, was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia, facing charges of third-degree child cruelty and disorderly conduct. The Alix-Lapri-arrested-Georgia incident, tied to an August 10 event, led to her booking by the sheriff’s office around 5 p.m., per jail records.
Lapri, whose full name is Alexus Lapri Geier, spent just over 24 hours in custody before her release on August 19. Details of the incident and her release remain unclear, with no immediate response from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office or Lapri’s representatives. For more entertainment news, visit NBC News.
The actress, also recognized for Power Book II: Ghost (2020-2024) and Den of Thieves (2018), has not publicly addressed the charges. Analyst Tara Kline noted, “This arrest raises questions about Lapri’s public image.” Check updates at Variety. At press time, fans awaited further details on the case.