New 'Teen Mom 2' Star Jade Cline's Mom Arrested For Meth, Pills & Paraphernalia
Jun. 18 2019, Updated 12:30 p.m. ET
Jade Cline is replacing fired Jenelle Evans on the Teen Mom 2. When she was introduced to the show on part three of the reunion special, she revealed her parents were recently arrested.
"In my new season, both of my parents were just incarcerated," she said. "They've been strung out for so long. They're binge addicts. It hurts because I've grown up and I haven't had my mom there."
Now, RadarOnline.com can reveal exclusive details on her mom Christine and stepdad Michael's drug arrest.
911!
In an Affidavit obtained from Marion County Court, a police officer was dispatched to investigate a possible overdose on Thursday, May 9. When the officer arrived to the vehicle, Christine and Michael were waking up. Christine and Michael said they were "fine."
Drug Bust
"Officer Anderson asked Mr. Smith if there was anything in the vehicle that Officer Anderson should know about," the report read. "Mr. Smith said there was weed on the floor board." The two were asked to step out of the vehicle and were read their Miranda Warnings.
Shocking Find
During an inspection of the vehicle, the marijuana was located. Officer Anderson also observed a metal pipe that the officer recognized is used to digest banned substances into the body.
Drug Paraphernalia
"Officer Anderson then searched the back seat of the passenger side and looked inside a duffle bag with male clothing inside," the Affidavit read. "Officer Anderson pulled out a camo bag and Mr. Smith said, 'Those are my knives.'" The officer then pulled out a small black container that contained weed residue, a one hit pipe, two other pipes, scissors, a larger pipe and cigarette paper, which Officer Anderson recognized to be used to roll marijuana, and a larger pipe.
Meth Bust
Second officer Ryan Gold noticed Christine was breathing heavily and making minimal eye contact. When he searched her wallet, he found a crystal-like substance that he suspected to be methamphetamine. "When Officer Gold pulled a piece of paper from the bag, Mrs. Smith said, 'that is also meth.'" The officer then located a glass pipe with burn marks and a white residue on it.
Controlled Substance
Third officer Ryan Bray "located orange pills wrapped in a plastic and black scale. Mrs. Smith said the pill was suboxone." They were arrested and transported to Marion County lock up.
Behind Bars!
Christine was held on a $500 cash bond. She was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. As for Michael, he was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
Broke
In a request for a public defender, she claimed she is homeless and makes $200 a week. She claimed she has zero in her savings or checking account. She was appointed a public defender.
Innocent?
A preliminary plea of not guilty was entered on May 15, 2019. A pretrial conference for Christine and Michael has been scheduled for July 10, 2019.
More Trouble
But Christine has been unable to stay out of trouble. On June 3, 2019, she was hit with a traffic citation for "operating a motor vehicle with a false plate/plate belongs to another vehicle." According to the clerk of court for Howard Superior Court, she has until July 11 to pay the ticket. Starcasm https://starcasm.net/teen-mom-2-jade-cline-mom-christy-stepdad-arrested-meth-pot/ was the first to report on the arrests.
Past Arrest
This isn't Christine's first run-in with authorities. She was arrested for possession of cocaine and theft on March 8, 2014. In a report obtained from Greenwood Police Department, officers responded when Christine was observed "selecting items from the store, specifically two items of clothing valued at $15.50 and removed their tags." She was stopped by security outside of the store and admitted to the theft. "Smith's behavior was erratic and eyes glazed," the arrest affidavit read. "Security searched her for their protection and hers, and found a glass pipe in her purse, along with a plastic bag with rock cocaine inside of it, which was also found inside of her purse." A spot test on the narcotics tested positive for cocaine. "Ms. Smith admitted she bought the crack cocaine and had done some before entering the store," the court papers read.
Justice Served
She agreed to a plea deal and pled guilty to conversion, which is attempt to commit, while the other charges were dismissed on August 11, 2014. She was sentenced to 365 days in jail with 361 days suspended. She was placed on probation for 365 days. She was also ordered to complete substance abuse evaluation and treatment.