Rain Brown, known for her role on the television series Alaskan Bush People, and her spouse, Josiah Lorton, have recently been embroiled in legal troubles after their arrest on an alleged burglary charge. In response to the accusations, Rain has taken to Instagram to publicly deny the claims and share her feelings on the matter.
According to US Weekly, the couple was apprehended on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Washington state and subsequently booked into the Okanogan County jail. They were released three days later, on April 14.
Rain Brown’s Response on Social Media
On April 21, Rain expressed her dismay regarding the rumors circulating about their arrest, asking her followers to consider her perspective. She also shared an impactful Bible verse on her Instagram account:
“This is a bible verse I give it to y’all. ‘Judge not lest ye be judged. For with what judgment, ye judge, ye shall be judged.'”
In her Instagram caption, she stated:
“It hurts my heart that my rainbows would choose to believe the lies that my old manager who stole $43,000 from me and abused me instead of maybe thinking ‘oh no who is saying this about Rain?’ not ‘wow what a waste.’ It deeply hurts my heart. With all this said I hope y’all will stick around to hear my side of the story. God bless y’all.”
An Overview of the Arrest and Charges
As reported, both Rain Brown and Josiah Lorton faced charges related to their arrest on April 11. Rain, whose full legal name is Merry Christmas Kathryn Raindrop Brown, was charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree malicious mischief, and second-degree criminal trespassing. Lorton faced similar charges, including first-degree burglary and malicious mischief.
While further details surrounding the incident remain undisclosed, it is noteworthy that both individuals were released on their own recognizance following their booking.
Insights into Rain Brown’s Mental Health Journey
Last November, Rain opened up about her ongoing struggles with mental health, utilizing her mother Amora L. Brown’s Instagram account to reach out to fans. She emphasized the importance of seeking help and highlighted the supportive roles played by her loved ones in her recovery journey.
“Hey everybody! Rain, here! I know it’s been quite awhile since I came on any platform and said anything, and I wanted to steal my mom’s account to give you guys an update! Since we last spoke, I have sought out help from a hospital for my mental health, got back into counseling, moved, got married, and adopted about 8 cats/kittens.”
“Needless to say, my heart is very full, and I am enjoying my life to the fullest! I wanted to give a special shout-out to my mother and my dear sweet husband Josiah for supporting me as they do, and loving me even when it’s difficult.”
Rain further articulated that mental health challenges can significantly impact daily life, urging her followers to view mental health as a legitimate health concern that requires proper treatment and care. She has been an advocate for seeking help and using medication when necessary to manage mental health effectively.
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