San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York, whose family is estimated to be worth $8.5 billion, was arrested Sunday morning in Ohio in connection with an alleged prostitution transaction, according to court documents obtained by the California Post. Authorities say York responded to an advertisement on a known prostitution website in Columbiana County and arranged to engage in sexual activity with a woman in exchange for $140.

According to the court documents, York was traveling to a trailer park in East Palestine, Ohio, when he was taken into custody at about 9:35 a.m. by an agent with the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. The operation had been organized as a sting targeting suspected prostitution activity.

Wheat Hill MHP, the trailer park where York was stopped, later said on Facebook that the arrest occurred there because that was where York was pulled over, rather than because authorities were using one of its homes as part of the operation.

Court records state that York had a cellphone in his possession that was allegedly used to arrange the transaction. He was initially booked into county jail on charges of engaging in prostitution and possessing criminal tools.

The case was resolved the following day through a plea agreement, according to Columbiana County Municipal Court records. York pleaded no contest to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct and also pleaded no contest to one count of possessing criminal tools. He was sentenced to one day in jail, received credit for time served and was ordered to pay $1,150 in fines. A court filing also indicates that York’s attorney said he had completed an online course.

York, 46, is from Youngstown, Ohio, and has been married to Danielle Belluomini for more than a decade. The couple has two sons, Jaxon and Brixton.

York became CEO of the 49ers in 2008 and was named the team’s principal owner in 2024 after purchasing enough shares from his mother, Denise DeBartolo York, to take control. He is the son of Denise DeBartolo and John York.

The York family acquired control of the 49ers in March 2000 after Denise’s brother, Eddie DeBartolo Jr., was forced to relinquish control amid legal troubles connected to a corruption scandal involving Louisiana riverboat casinos.

The 49ers played an exhibition game against the Chargers in Los Angeles on Aug. 20 and are scheduled to finish their preseason against the Raiders in Las Vegas on Aug. 27.

In a statement released late Monday morning, the team addressed the matter briefly: “As this is a legal matter, which has been resolved, we will not be providing any further comment at this time.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jed York?
Jed York is the CEO and principal owner of the San Francisco 49ers. He became the team’s CEO in 2008 and principal owner in 2024.

Why was Jed York arrested?
According to court documents, York was arrested in Ohio after allegedly responding to an online prostitution advertisement and arranging a meeting involving a payment of $140.

What charges did York initially face?
York was initially booked on one count of engaging in prostitution and one count of possessing criminal tools.

What was the outcome of the case?
According to Columbiana County Municipal Court records, York pleaded no contest to a lesser disorderly conduct charge and to possessing criminal tools. He received credit for one day of time served and was ordered to pay $1,150 in fines.

Where was York arrested?
Court documents state that York was taken into custody at about 9:35 a.m. while traveling to a trailer park in East Palestine, Ohio.

Did the 49ers comment on the arrest?
Yes. The team said the legal matter had been resolved and stated that it would not provide further comment.