Overview
- Entertainment Weekly reports, citing Evans’ representative, that the 16-year-old is in inpatient care following a late‑February incident at Barbara Evans’ North Carolina home.
- Police records, as described by TMZ and Page Six, show a Feb. 22 response to a “troubled teen disturbance,” with seven officers dispatched to the residence where Jace has been living.
- Multiple outlets reported allegations that Jace brandished a gun and issued threats while under the influence, but Evans’ sister Ashleigh publicly denied any firearm involvement and said police found no gun.
- TMZ reports Jenelle Evans has not visited in person yet and plans to see Jace during a spring break trip, while staying in contact as Barbara visits regularly.
- Jenelle retains legal custody under a 2023 agreement, though Jace has been staying with his grandmother; key details of the incident and the expected length of treatment remain unconfirmed publicly.