‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star Rain Brown and Husband Arrested for First-Degree Burglary

Alaskan Bush People star Rain Brown and her husband Josiah Lorton are facing serious legal trouble after being arrested in Washington State on charges including first-degree burglary and first-degree malicious mischief.According to court records reviewed by Monsters and Critics, the couple is currently being held in Okanogan County Jail, with Rain also facing an additional charge of second-degree criminal trespass. She is scheduled to appear in Okanogan County Superior Court on April 14.

Details Remain Unclear as Investigation Continues

Authorities have yet to publicly disclose the circumstances surrounding the couple’s arrest or the specific nature of the alleged crime. Under Washington law, first-degree burglary typically involves unlawful entry into a structure with the intent to commit a felony, often theft or property damage. Convictions carry severe penalties, including potential prison time.Neither Rain Brown nor Josiah Lorton have commented publicly or confirmed legal representation as of this writing.

Ongoing Legal Troubles for Rain Brown

This incident marks the latest chapter in what has become a troubling legal pattern for Rain Brown, whose full legal name is Merry Christmas Kathryn Raindrop Brown.

In recent months, Rain has made headlines for filing accusations of identity theft against her sister-in-law, Rhain Brown, escalating tensions within the already embattled Brown family. Rain suggested the similarity in names contributed to confusion and deception, although critics pointed to the legal distinction between the two individuals.The situation has fueled ongoing speculation about internal conflicts among the Brown siblings, many of which have come to light since the family’s patriarch, Billy Brown, passed away in 2021.

A Family in Crisis

The arrest comes as Alaskan Bush People remains on indefinite hiatus. The Discovery Channel series, which followed the family’s isolated life in the wilderness, has not aired new episodes since December 2022.

While Discovery has not officially canceled the show, multiple factors—including Billy Brown’s death, a $500,000 lawsuit against his estate by former business partner Robert Maughon, and a wave of family legal and personal disputes—have stalled any plans for revival.The lawsuit, which claims unpaid earnings from the family’s production company, has also pulled Discovery into the legal fray, further complicating the series’ future.

Rain Brown’s arrest marks a dramatic new turn in the saga of the Brown family, once celebrated for their rustic way of life. Now, with mounting legal troubles and family turmoil, their off-the-grid image may be harder than ever to maintain.