Jenelle Evans’ husband, David Eason, has been charged with child abuse after their 14-year-old son Jace disappeared three times in six weeks.
The charge is a misdemeanor, TMZ reported Tuesday, adding that the investigation into the 31-year-old Oak Island, North Carolina, native and her 35-year-old husband began after their 14-year-old son Jace died for the third time Disappeared once within six weeks.
Evans shares Jace with ex Andrew Lewis and is also mother to nine-year-old son Kaiser with ex Nathan Griffith; and daughter Ensley, six, with Eason.
The pair were pictured at the Wilmington Gun & Knife Show in Wilmington, North Carolina on October 15 in a video published by TMZ in which there were reportedly “criminal charges.” [were] She is likely to face charges in connection with an investigation into assault and neglect by social workers.
The MTV personality and her husband brought children Kaiser and Ensley to the event, where weapons such as pistols and knives will be for sale on tables, sources told the outlet, adding that Jace was not present for the outing.
The Latest: David Eason, 35, the husband of “Teen Mom 2” star Jenelle Evans, has been charged with child abuse after their son Jace, 14, disappeared three times in six weeks. Pictured in 2020
Eason and Kaiser looked at items like rifle scopes, gun holsters and knives at the gun market; While Ensley remained close to Evans, witnesses told the outlet.
Eason appeared to “purchase a bulletproof vest for himself and a wooden battle ax for Kaiser,” TMZ reported, citing witnesses. Evans and her daughter spent a total of about 20 minutes at the show before leaving, viewers told the outlet.
TMZ reported earlier this month that the CPS investigation into Evans and Eason was “in its final stages” and that it was likely one or both would be charged as a result.
Since Jace’s three escape attempts, he has returned to the care of his grandmother, Barbara Evans, with whom he spent most of his life.
The Ashley reported that Eason was removed from the courtroom at a custody hearing on Oct. 11.
At a previous hearing, Evans was banned from speaking to Jace unless he initiated it, while Eason was banned from any contact with the teenager.
Charges: Jenelle Evans, 31, and her husband David Eason, 35, were under investigation after their eldest son Jace, 14, claimed his stepfather attacked him on September 28
No Contact: The court has ordered Jenelle to have no contact with Jace unless he initiates it. The judge ruled that David cannot have any contact with the teenager, who currently lives with his grandmother Barbara
Law enforcement officials are investigating allegations that Eason assaulted Jace on September 28th.
A source told The Sun that Jace was taken to hospital the next day, where doctors found marks on his arms and neck.
The source also claimed that the physical interaction was recorded on the doorbell camera at their home.
It appears the investigation is expanding to include their other children as Jace has claimed he isn’t the only one who was physically harmed.
“The judge asked a lot of questions about what Jace saw and she took the allegations of abuse against the other minors in the home very seriously,” a source told the medium.
Evans welcomed Jace in 2009 when she was just 17 – she was filming 16 and Pregnant at the time and was still dating his father Lewis.
The former reality star regained custody of the teenager earlier this year.
Eason shares son Kaiser, nine, with ex Griffith; A source told the outlet that the boy had been having problems at school.
Investigation: The investigation was expanded and CPS investigators were directed to speak with Jenelle’s other children; Kaiser, nine, and Ensley, six, away from Jenelle and her husband David Eason. David’s daughter Maryssa, 16, also lives with the family
“Kaiser was recently suspended from school for a week,” a source said. “He’s in third grade.” It’s not normal at all. The children are playing something. And it’s a total cry for help.”
Eason’s daughter Maryssa, 16, also lives with the family on the property, which they call “The Land.”
CPS investigators were reportedly denied permission to speak with Kaiser and Ensley when they came out to investigate.
“It was said in court that CPS didn’t let them in the first time they came,” a source told the outlet. ‘The second time [they came] David thought they were intruders and threatened to shoot them, and the third time they came in, but Jenelle only allowed the children to be questioned while she was present.
The judge’s ruling Wednesday said: “The children will now be interviewed away from Jenelle.”
Depending on the outcome of the investigation, both Evans and Eason could face charges of neglect and assault, according to TMZ.
Another hearing is scheduled for later this month to determine how Jace’s living situation with his grandmother develops.