Syracuse reality TV star arrested in Florida, accused of assault with deadly weapon
A reality television star from Syracuse, N.Y., is accused of assault and battery in Florida.
“Life After Lockup” cast member Zeruiah Jones, 33, was arrested Saturday morning on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, a felony, and misdemeanor battery, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. She was being held on $2,000 bond, according to county records.
Details of the alleged assault and the type of weapon involved were not disclosed. Jones appeared in court Monday, where a public defender was assigned to the case and a no-contact order was put in place for the alleged victim, who was not identified.
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This Dec. 27, 2025, booking photo released by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office shows Zeruiah Jones, of Syracuse, N.Y.Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Jones and her husband, Troy Jones, said on social media they were visiting West Palm Beach for a family trip and “Life After Lockup” appearances over the Christmas holiday. On Friday night, the couple appeared at Cru Lounge, a hookah bar in West Palm Beach, for a meet-and-greet with merchandise sales.
Troy wrote on Facebook Monday that he was not involved in the alleged incident. He also said “someone lied and there was no weapon” involved.
“I’m just sitting back laughing at all you stupid ass people to think that my wife tried to do something to ME,” he wrote. “Yall make up anything to try & put two & two together & you all look foolish IM NOT TALKING TO NOBODY…”
“Just know My wife is ok & will be right back HOME to her husband & family,” he added. “Zeruiah is Offical (sic) thats all ima say & i got her back no matter what.”
Zeruiah Jones is next scheduled to appear in court Jan. 26. She has not publicly commented on the case.
Zeruiah and Troy Jones, who live in Syracuse, have regularly appeared on the WEtv reality show “Life After Lockup,” a spinoff of “Love After Lockup,” since season 5 in 2024. The series focuses on relationships where one partner was previously incarcerated; Troy, a Buffalo native, served time for criminal possession and attempted robbery.
Syracuse couple Zeruiah and Troy Jones star on the reality TV show “Life After Lockup.” (image courtesy of WE tv)Image Courtesy of WE tv
Last year, the series highlighted the couple as they worked at Project H.E.A.L., founded by Zeruiah through her father Rev. Bernard Alex’s church, Victory Temple Fellowship. The nonprofit organization, which no longer has an active website, aimed to provide free mental health services for ex-convicts and the community.
“Life After Lockup” returns for season 7 on Friday, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on WEtv, which can be streamed free on Philo. New episodes are also available to stream on the AMC Networks streaming service, ALLBLK.
