Falen Vaughn, mother of TLC's 'Unexpected' star Bella Vaughn, was apprehended on Monday, April 20th, in Crawford County, Arkansas. The charges levied against Vaughn include disorderly conduct and disrupting governmental operations. She was booked at the Crawford County Jail and has since been released. The arrest unfolded following an alleged confrontation with police outside the residence of Hunter Johnson, Bella Vaughn's boyfriend, and the father of her child.
This incident marks another chapter in a complex legal battle involving the Vaughn family. Falen Vaughn is reportedly entangled in a custody dispute concerning her grandson, Wes, with Casey Johnson, Hunter Johnson's father. Johnson has also filed a paternity suit against Vaughn regarding their shared grandchild. The situation is further complicated by Hunter's mother, Stacie Riddle, who is also involved in legal proceedings concerning custody.
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Reports indicate that officers responded to a call reporting disorderly conduct. Falen Vaughn is accused of physically interacting with an officer during a heated argument outside the home. Videos circulating online appear to show Vaughn being handcuffed and placed in a police vehicle. Her husband, Kris Vaughn, reportedly arrived at the scene in an agitated state as officers were questioning his wife.
Falen Vaughn has previously denied allegations related to insufficient supervision of her daughter and has contested claims regarding household decision-making and conduct. Neither Falen Vaughn, the Vaughn family, nor TLC have issued public statements regarding the arrest. It remains unclear if this event will be featured on the reality television show. Vaughn is scheduled to appear in court on June 8th.