Reality television personality Mia Thornton, best known for appearing on The Real Housewives of Potomac, has been taken into custody following allegations she stole thousands of dollars worth of furniture from a property where she previously resided.
Airport Arrest Following Police Investigation
The 40-year-old mother of three was arrested on Wednesday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with footage of the incident captured on police body cameras and later obtained by TMZ. According to law enforcement officials, Thornton was formally booked into the Fulton County Jail on a single count of larceny.
The charges stem from an incident where Thornton is accused of removing $11,000 worth of items, including furniture and a television, from a furnished condominium she had been occupying. The property owner filed a police report stating that Thornton had vacated the premises abruptly last month, moving out in the middle of the night without providing any prior notice.
Personal Life Developments Amid Legal Troubles
This legal development occurs during a period of significant personal change for the Bravo star. Thornton shares two children, ten-year-old Jeremiah and eight-year-old Juliana, with her ex-husband Gordon Thornton, and has an older son named Joshua from a previous relationship.
Earlier this year, Thornton confirmed her separation from boyfriend Incognito, whom she had dated for approximately one year. She described the split as amicable, telling The Shade Room that she needed to focus on her children and maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship with her former husband.
Despite their separation in June 2023, Thornton has frequently documented her friendly relationship with ex-husband Gordon on social media throughout the year. In multiple Instagram posts, she praised their cooperative approach to parenting and shared family photos with captions expressing gratitude for their ongoing partnership in raising their children.
Career Transition Preceding Arrest
In a significant career move announced in April, Thornton revealed she would not be returning to The Real Housewives of Potomac and was relocating with her family to Atlanta. She described her four seasons on the Bravo programme as an unforgettable journey filled with growth and lessons, thanking production companies and executives for the opportunity to share her story.
The recent arrest marks a challenging turn for the reality star as she navigates this new chapter in both her personal life and career, now facing serious legal allegations that could impact her future prospects.
