Alexus Geier, the actress who played Effie Morales in the hit TV series Power, was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia, according to jail records.

Reports seen on Atlanta News First, indicate that Effie was taken into custody on August 18, 2025, and charged with third-degree cruelty to children and disorderly conduct. The incident that led to her arrest happened on August 10, though details remain unclear.

She was booked into jail by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and later released on August 19 at around 5:30 p.m.

Geier rose to fame through her role as Effie in Power, a series created by Courtney A. Kemp and produced by 50 Cent, which aired on Starz.

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