Reality TV Star Faces Legal Trouble
Garrick Merrifield, known for his role in the TLC series Seeking Sister Wife, was reportedly taken into custody on Monday in Chaffee County, Colorado. The arrest occurred, according to sources, though the specific allegations leading to his detention were not immediately disclosed to the public.
Charges and Release Details
While the exact nature of the incident remains unclear, online court records accessed by TMZ confirm that Merrifield faces a formal charge of one count of telephone-obstructing service. A spokesperson for the Chaffee County Jail informed the outlet the following day that the reality television personality had since been released from the facility after posting bond.
The Daily Mail has attempted to contact Merrifield directly via Instagram and has also reached out to representatives for Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company of TLC, seeking further comment on the situation.
A Complex Family Life
Merrifield's personal life, heavily featured on the show, is defined by his belief in plural marriage. He is in a relationship with his ex-wife, Danielle, and is legally married to Lorrana, a native of Brazil with whom he recently celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary.
Garrick and Danielle are not technically married, as they underwent a legal divorce to facilitate Merrifield's ability to marry additional women, a decision made to accommodate their polygamous lifestyle. On the show, Danielle has spoken candidly about the emotional complexity of this arrangement, stating, 'Maybe because Garrick and I have gone through so much in our marriage and considered really divorcing each other, that it like hits a point in my heart.'
The family is a large one. Garrick and Danielle share three children together: teen sons Geremiah and Solomon and a two-year-old daughter named Leia. More recently, on July 3, the couple welcomed another daughter, Sarah Mae Merrifield.
Lorrana expressed her joy about the new addition to People earlier this year, saying, 'I am so happy to see Sarah growing up alongside her siblings, creating bonds and receiving so much love from the whole family.' She described the newborn as 'very smiley, always with a wide and cheerful smile when she sees each of us.'
Garrick also shared his thoughts with the publication, noting, 'Baby Sarah is definitely a squeaker. She is loud.' He added, 'I wonder if she might be an opera singer someday. She's got some lungs on her.' He spoke of his excitement at seeing his younger children grow up together, saying, 'I’m excited to see more of her personality and seeing her and Leia as sisters playing together and growing up together. It is such a blessing that we had Sarah at this time, so Leia will grow up with her also.'
Family Home and Show Context
At the time of the incident, Merrifield, Danielle, Lorrana, and their four children were all residing at the same property, as reported by TMZ. The TLC show that brought them into the public eye, Seeking Sister Wife, follows families at various stages of seeking, dating, or transitioning a new sister wife into their lives, exploring the complexities of their non-traditional relationships.
