Bar Smith is currently sitting in a jail cell in Nevada, facing multiple felony charges. The mother of his child, Teen Mom: The Next Chapter star, Ashley Jones, is staying quiet about Smith’s legal drama. Still, she seems unbothered. Following Smith’s arrest, Jones has remained active on Instagram. She even posted a photo of her looking cozy with a mystery man.

Bar Smith was arrested on July 7

Bar Smith is in a world of legal trouble. Police in Nevada picked up the former reality TV personality on July 7, and the charges are pretty serious. According to Us Weekly, Smith was charged with second-degree kidnapping and domestic violence. While reports did not name the victim, Teen Mom: The Next Chapter fans theorize that Ashley Jones was involved in the incident.

While Smith was arrested in Henderson, Nevada, he doesn’t reside in the state. Smith lives in California while Jones and the child she shares with Smith set down roots in Nevada. It is unclear if Smith will be allowed to return to California while he awaits trial or if he’ll be expected to remain in Nevada until his court issues are settled. At press time, Smith had yet to post a $35,000 bond. Smith has had multiple run-ins with the law.

Ashley Jones seems to have a new man in her life

Smith’s legal troubles are just starting, but his ex is beginning her own journey. On July 8, Jones took to Instagram to share a snapshot of herself. In the photo, a man wraps his arms around her midsection. She looks cozy, relaxed, and comfortable. Jones ensured the picture didn’t reveal her mystery man’s face, but followers are fairly certain the unknown man is a new beau. The Instagram story has since expired.

Jones and Smith’s relationship can be described as tumultuous at best. The couple has broken up several times since first appearing on Teen Mom: Young & Pregnant. Despite regular breakups, the duo tied the knot in 2022 but announced their breakup the following year. Fans largely assumed they were still off and on, but it appears that the breakup has stuck this time.

Ashley Jones is staying quiet about Bar Smith

Jones has yet to comment on Bar Smith’s arrest. While the Teen Mom star shares her life with followers on social media and on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, she’s been reluctant to discuss Smith following their split. It seems she’ll be keeping quiet this time, too.

While Ashley Jones is staying quiet, Smith’s mother has spoken out. Shen Williams, a polarizing figure who appeared briefly in the Teen Mom franchise, took to Instagram to insist she didn’t know what happened between Smith and Jones. She went on to claim she would hold her son “accountable” if or when she learns what transpired.