Family and fans alike are rallying around Mary Cosby after her son, Robert Cosby Jr., was arrested over the weekend in Utah.
The “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star’s only son, 21, was taken into custody Saturday just outside Salt Lake City. According to police reports obtained by TMZ, Robert Jr. faces charges of criminal trespassing, assault, failure to stop at the command of law enforcement, and three counts of violating a court order.
Family & Bravo Community Stand by Mary Cosby & Son After Arrest
As reported by The Daily Mail, authorities say officers responded to a domestic violence call when Robert Jr. allegedly attempted to enter his father-in-law’s home through a dog door. He reportedly assaulted someone outside before police arrived. Officers instructed him to get on the ground, and while he initially did not comply, he later followed the order and was taken into custody. Bail was set at $5,000.
This arrest is the latest in a series of legal troubles for Robert Jr. According to Page Six, he was previously arrested in 2022 for driving under the influence. At the time, police said he was operating a vehicle without a license and disobeyed traffic laws.
Following the DUI case, Robert Jr. faced further challenges after he allegedly failed to prove he completed a court-ordered rehab program. Despite these hardships, Mary Cosby spoke about his journey during a reunion episode of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” where she said her son had attended rehabilitation and was “doing good.”
In response to news of the recent arrest, fans have rallied around Mary and her son, offering support and words of encouragement. One person wrote, “Challenges and failures are normal, expected, and even beneficial aspects of any journey. ❤️” Another added, “It’s ok! He can still turn it around, Mary! A lot of people have to go to rehab more than once. I love you, Mary.”
Mary Cosby Speaks Out on Robert Jr.’s Brave Battle With Addiction
Mary Cosby has continued to be candid about her son’s struggles. In an emotional and groundbreaking scene on “RHOSLC” last season, Mary and Robert Jr. sat down for a frank conversation about his battle with addiction.
In the 2024 episode, Robert Jr. revealed that he began experimenting with drugs at 16 and admitted to mixing substances including Xanax, cocaine, molly, and acid. He shared that his turning point came when he was taking multiple OxyContin pills at once and felt no effect, a moment that made him realize the seriousness of his addiction.
Fans, fellow Bravo stars, and host Andy Cohen praised Mary and her son for their openness, calling the conversation both brave and inspiring. Many also noted that their honesty could encourage others facing similar struggles to seek help, with one viewer commenting, “This was so important. Thank you to Robert Jr. and Mary for allowing us to listen to one of the most important conversations many families needed to hear.”
During an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Reality Checked” earlier this week, she said her family continues to focus on love and encouragement. “I can just only push him, encourage him and love him. And that’s what I’m doing. That’s kind of where we are … But he’s still on that road and it’s a hardcore road,” she said.
Now, in light of the latest arrest, many fans have expressed support online for both Mary and her son, sending messages of encouragement as they navigate this difficult chapter together.
