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David Eason Arrested for Violating Restraining Order and Trespassing
David Eason was arrested in North Carolina for allegedly violating a domestic violence restraining order and trespassing on public land. He was released on a $1,000 bond. The arrest follows a previous incident where Eason, supervised by a sheriff's deputy, retrieved tools from Jenelle Evans' property, despite her claims he wasn't allowed there. Eason's relationship with Evans is strained, with past charges of child abuse and assault against him. Evans pressed charges after Eason allegedly attempted to steal motorcycles from her home.
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