Bariki Smith


Teen Mother alumnus Bariki “Bar” Smith is in deep trouble after disturbing particulars about his latest arrest floor. Smith’s estranged spouse, Ashley Jones, who stars in Teen Mother: The Subsequent Chapter, was the sufferer of his violent conduct. Police reviews point out that Smith kidnapped Jones and held her hostage in her Las Vegas condo after discovering she was seeing a brand new girl.

In accordance with The US Solar, Smith noticed pictures of Jones and her new boyfriend on Instagram. He then drove throughout the state line to confront Jones at her residence. Smith was arrested and charged with second-degree kidnapping, home battery and housebreaking on July 7, 2024.

This information follows the couple’s break up in March 2024, after Jones filed for divorce. US Weekly confirmed their separation after three years of marriage. Courtroom paperwork point out that Jones sought full custody of their 6-year-old daughter, Holly Smith. Stories additionally point out that Jones has requested no visitation rights for Smith attributable to a number of felony fees towards him.

What Actually Occurred Between Bariki Smith and Ashley Jones

On July 6, 2024, Ashley Jones posted a photograph together with her new boyfriend on Instagram, which led to the occasions that unfolded. A number of days prior, an arrest warrant had been issued for Smith attributable to unpaid baby assist. As reported by The Ashley’s Actuality Roundup, Jones’ mom, Tasheilia Tea Chapple, known as 911 on the morning of July 7, 2024, begging for assist.

Chapple informed police that Jones was very upset after Smith mentioned he was coming to Nevada from California. She informed police that her daughter was being held hostage in her condo. Within the 911 name, Chapple will be heard desperately asking officers to save lots of her daughter.

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Bariki Smith (Supply: CNN)

Chapple admitted that she was on the telephone with Jones when she discovered Smith within the condo, earlier than the connection was disconnected, prompting her to name for assist.

In accordance with the police report, Chapple was standing at Jones’ door when police arrived, crying and afraid for her daughter. When officers tried to enter, Smith tried to mislead them by claiming they had been on the incorrect home. Jones ultimately got here outdoors and informed police she didn’t need Smith in her residence. The report states:

“Ashley was very frightened of Bariki. She was crying, shaking and really emotional.”

Finally, police entered the condo and arrested Smith. Teen Mother: The Subsequent Chapter Season 2 airs Thursdays on MTV, and episodes are additionally out there to stream on Philo.