Former star of “Real Housewives of Potomac,” Mia Thornton, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stealing furniture valued at $11,000 from a rental property. The 40-year-old was apprehended at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport following a notification about a wanted individual at the Customs and Border Protection office.
Mia Thornton Arrest Details
The Atlanta Police Department confirmed that Thornton faces a charge of felony theft by taking. She was taken into custody without incident and later processed at the Fulton County Jail. Authorities noted that there is an active warrant against her related to the alleged larceny.
Incident Report Findings
According to the police incident report, Thornton and an individual named Jared McGriff vacated her rental apartment on October 28 under suspicious circumstances. The report claims they removed all furniture, including a mounted television, that belonged to the rental unit. The landlord assessed the stolen items’ total value at $11,000.
- Arrest Date: Wednesday
- Value of Stolen Furniture: $11,000
- Date of Incident: October 28
Reactions and Context
As of now, Jared McGriff has not been arrested and is not listed as an inmate in Fulton County. Both Thornton and McGriff have not responded to inquiries from the media, leaving their legal status unclear. Additionally, NBCUniversal, the parent company of Bravo, has yet to comment on this incident.
Footage from police body cameras captured Thornton shortly after her arrest. When an officer asked her about the warrant, she acknowledged its existence. An emotional Thornton was seen requesting to contact someone regarding a storage key, expressing her desire to return the furniture. “Enough is enough,” she stated during the interaction.
Recent Bravo Controversies
Mia Thornton’s arrest adds to a growing list of controversies among Bravo celebrities. In 2014, “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice and her husband were sentenced to prison for federal fraud. More recently, Jen Shah from “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” received a 78-month sentence over telemarketing fraud, while Tom Girardi, husband of Erika Jayne from “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” was sentenced for embezzlement.
Related Legal Issues in RHOP
Thornton’s legal troubles come alongside those of her “RHOP” co-stars. Karen Huger served a year for DUI and was released in September. Wendy Osefo and her spouse were accused last month of falsely reporting a burglary, with evidence suggesting Osefo wore stolen jewelry.
The situation surrounding Mia Thornton highlights ongoing legal issues plaguing members of reality television. Fans and followers will undoubtedly continue to watch as developments unfold in this high-profile case.
