Trending Now - Jenelle Evans' Son Admitted to Mental Health Facility After Incident
WHO:
Jenelle Evans, reality TV star, is planning a trip to the Carolinas for spring break with all of her children.
David Eason, Jenelle's ex-husband, is currently on good terms with her and is providing help and support.
Jenelle Evans, reality TV star from "Teen Mom 2"
Jace Evans, Jenelle's eldest son
Barbara Evans, Jace's grandmother
Andrew Lewis, Jace's biological father
Nathan Griffith, Jenelle's ex-partner and father of her son Kaiser
David Eason, Jenelle's ex-husband and father of her daughter Ensley
TMZ, news outlet reporting the incident
WHAT:
Jace allegedly pulled a gun on his grandmother, Barbara Evans, and threatened to kill himself and her, prompting the 911 call on February 22nd, 2026.
Jenelle's representative stated, "Jenelle is still trying to find him the best [facility] to meet his needs."
Jenelle has not visited Jace in person since he entered the mental health facility on March 9th, 2026.
Barbara Evans, Jace's grandmother, has been visiting him regularly at the mental health facility.
Jace was reportedly infuriated to find out that Jenelle was back with David Eason, which spurred the incident leading to the 911 call.
Jace has been living with his grandmother, Barbara Evans, for the past eight months.
Sources indicate that Jenelle has asked for Jace to be committed to a facility long-term and is also trying to get the court to allow her male friend in North Carolina to take care of Jace.
Jenelle reportedly told people that she is "done with" Jace and does not want anything to do with him.
Jace Evans checked into a mental health facility
A 911 call was made regarding a "troubled teen disturbance"
Seven police officers responded to the call at Barbara Evans' home
Jenelle's representative stated, "At this time, we have no comment on the matter. We're unable to discuss this issue because it involves confidential personal matters."
Jenelle reacted on X, stating, "Yeah, that’s no one’s business to begin with."
WHERE:
Barbara Evans' home, North Carolina
WHEN:
Jenelle plans to visit Jace during spring break in 2026.
Jace checked into the mental health facility on March 9th, 2026
The 911 call was made on February 22nd, 2026
Jenelle regained full custody of Jace in March 2023
WHY:
Jace was reportedly infuriated to learn online that Jenelle was back with David Eason, which contributed to the incident leading to the 911 call.
Jace was upset after learning online that Jenelle had reconciled with David Eason, which he had not been informed of directly by her.
The 911 call was prompted by a "troubled teen disturbance" involving Jace
HOW:
Sources indicate that Jace has been receiving professional care since being transported to the mental health facility after the incident.
Jenelle spent about a week making calls and working to facilitate proper care for Jace.
Jenelle has been living a "happy life" in Las Vegas while Jace has been hospitalized, according to sources.
Law enforcement determined that the situation required "further action" after arriving at the scene
(UPDATED March 11, 2026 13:22 UTC)
In a troubling incident on February 22, 2026, Jace allegedly threatened his grandmother, Barbara Evans, with a gun and expressed intentions to harm himself, leading to a 911 call. Reports suggest that Jace's anger over his mother Jenelle's reconciliation with David Eason played a role in his outburst, and a representative for Jenelle mentioned that she is actively seeking the best facility for Jace's needs. Since being transported to a mental health facility following the incident, sources indicate that Jace has been receiving professional care.
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(UPDATED March 11, 2026 11:11 UTC)
Reality TV star Jenelle Evans is planning a trip to the Carolinas for spring break with all of her children, while her ex-husband David Eason is currently on good terms with her and providing support. Jenelle has not seen her son Jace in person since he entered a mental health facility on March 9, but his grandmother, Barbara Evans, has been visiting him regularly. She has spent about a week making calls to ensure Jace receives the proper care, and she intends to visit him during her spring break.
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(UPDATED March 11, 2026 01:27 UTC)
In a troubling turn of events, Jace was reportedly furious to discover that his mother, Jenelle, had reconciled with David Eason, leading to a 911 call. While Jace has been living with his grandmother, Barbara Evans, for the past eight months, sources reveal that Jenelle has expressed a desire for him to be committed long-term and is seeking court approval for a male friend in North Carolina to take care of him. Meanwhile, Jenelle has claimed to be "done with" Jace and is reportedly enjoying a "happy life" in Las Vegas while he remains hospitalized.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 23:06 UTC)
Reality TV star Jenelle Evans' son, Jace, checked into a mental health facility on March 9, following a 911 call made on February 22 regarding a "troubled teen disturbance" at his grandmother Barbara Evans' home in North Carolina. Seven police officers responded to the call, and law enforcement determined that the situation required further action upon arrival. Jenelle's representative has stated they cannot comment on the matter due to its confidential nature, while Jenelle herself expressed on X that this situation is no one’s business.