Meghan King Accused of Trespassing at Jim Edmonds' Home Leading to Police Call and Protective Order
The spouse of Jim Edmonds, Kortnie Edmonds, contacted law enforcement regarding his former wife, Meghan King, following claims that the Real Housewives of Orange County personality unauthorizedly entered the couple’s residence, a story confirmed exclusively by Us Weekly.
Us acquired official documentation from the Frontenac Police Department outlining the event that took place on May 1 at Jim's Missouri property. Kortnie, Jim's wife, was identified as the individual who initiated the police call and was designated as the "victim." King, aged 40, was documented as the "subject" in the police records, with Jim, 55, noted as an "additional party." The filing indicated Kortnie's intention to pursue legal action. (Individuals familiar with King's perspective challenged Kortnie's portrayal of the situation.)
The police account stated that officers were dispatched to Jim’s residence because his former spouse had reportedly visited the property multiple times over the course of the day and was then present, creating a disruption.
En route, officers received an update that the former wife was departing the location in a Jeep. According to the report, law enforcement spotted a vehicle that matched the description and initiated a traffic stop.
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King informed officers that her presence at the residence was to deliver apparel for her daughter. (King and Jim were wed from October 2014 until Jim initiated divorce proceedings in October 2019. Their divorce settlement was finalized in May 2021. The former couple are parents to an 8-year-old daughter, Aspen, and 7-year-old twin sons, Hart and Hayes. Jim wed Kortnie in September 2022.)
The official document noted that Meghan stated she had communicated with her former husband, Jim Edmonds, earlier that day to coordinate the delivery of clothing. It further mentioned that Meghan had also reached out to Jim's present wife, Kortnie Edmonds.
An individual close to King disclosed to Us that she was on her way to an art gathering with coworkers in St. Louis. This same informant asserted that Jim had telephoned Meghan to request she bring their daughter's communion attire.
The informant conveyed to Us that King assented, also informing Jim of her desire to converse with their daughter upon arrival. Kortnie reacted with surprise and evident distress at King's presence, instructing her to deposit the dress and depart without delay, as the source further elaborated.
The confidant indicated that King rejected the demand, clarifying that she had discussed with Jim — who was absent upon her arrival — her necessity to speak with their child, which subsequently prompted Kortnie to contact authorities.
The informant noted that law enforcement swiftly defused the circumstance. King faced no arrest or detention. The source communicated to Us that it was utterly unexpected to her that the event unfolded at all.
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The insider conveyed to Us that she is weary of this ongoing contention, deeming it absurd. The informant described the event as a straightforward exchange that did not warrant police involvement. They added that Meghan remains composed, as she prefers not to intensify disputes and simply desires to nurture her family in tranquility.
Kortnie presented an alternative account to the authorities. She informed the officers that Meghan had appeared at the residence approximately at 5 p.m.
Kortnie recounted to officers that King pressed the doorbell repeatedly. She further stated that she proceeded to the entrance to retrieve her step-daughter’s attire, which King was expected to deposit at the threshold.
The report documented that Meghan declined to give Kortnie the dress, instead pulling back and requesting to converse with her daughter. Kortnie then informed Meghan that her daughter was not present, being at a baseball game with Jim.
As per Kortnie's statement, Meghan grew agitated. Kortnie claimed she requested Meghan to set down the dress before shutting the main entrance of the house.
The report detailed that as Kortnie proceeded back to her office, she heard Meghan from within the residence calling out for her daughter. Kortnie then returned to the front door and witnessed Meghan positioned inside the house, roughly 5 feet from the entrance.
Kortnie reportedly commanded King to exit her premises.
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The officer, summarizing Kortnie’s version of events, recorded that Meghan deliberately stepped back outside the house, briefly placing her foot in the doorframe to prevent Kortnie from fully closing it. Once Meghan withdrew her foot, Kortnie secured the door.
Kortnie initially expressed no desire to pursue charges, but subsequently contacted the police department to confirm her intention to file charges for harassment.
Jim appeared at the location and informed the officers that he possessed security camera recordings of the interaction.
The documentation was transmitted to the Frontenac Municipal Prosecutor for review regarding potential charges. On August 12, the officer received notification from Prosecuting Attorney Keith Cheung that the charges were declined, with the matter classified as a civil or domestic disagreement.
The police investigation was subsequently categorized as dormant.
Us discovered that Kortnie sought a protective order against King in the aftermath of the occurrence.
By June 6, both individuals reached an accord for a consent order, stipulating that King was to maintain distance from Kortnie, they were to observe a 150-foot separation at any children's events, and King was prohibited from referencing Kortnie on social media platforms.
An informant advised Us that King consented to the order to circumvent extended legal proceedings.
A spokesperson for King informed Us that the recent occurrence involving Meghan King had been inaccurately portrayed. According to the representative, Meghan's sole purpose was to deliver her daughter's dress, at Jim Edmonds' request, as part of their co-parenting arrangements for their child's requirements.
The representative further stated that Meghan briefly called out to her daughter from the entrance, did not enter the home, had the door forcefully shut on her, and placidly placed her items on the porch. Upon her departure, she was surprisingly intercepted by several police cruisers and subjected to treatment that seemed unduly aggressive, the spokesperson elaborated.
The spokesperson continued by noting a substantial public record of police complaints and temporary restraining orders in this case, indicating that Meghan has been the party requiring safeguarding, rather than the converse. It was also highlighted that Meghan has maintained primary caregiving duties for her children for a considerable period, with the other party's participation restricted to specific instances.
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The representative for the former RHOC personality also mentioned that Meghan acknowledges she is not isolated, as numerous women navigating post-relationship scenarios encounter upheaval and falsehoods, particularly when existing financial disparities already foster an imbalanced personal dynamic.
King’s representative additionally asserted that video evidence of this event exists, and Meghan desires its public release to establish the veracity of what occurred.
The representative concluded by stating that Meghan perceives the situation as deeply sorrowful and will refrain from additional comments. Out of consideration and safeguarding for her children — who are mature enough to interpret public statements — she opts for silence beyond this declaration. Her singular focus continues to be the welfare and security of her offspring.
A spokesperson representing Jim and Kortnie communicated to Us that they prefer to allow the factual evidence to present itself.
