Ever since The Real Housewives of Orange County premiered in 2006, viewers have witnessed Lauri Peterson"s struggle with her son, Josh Waring.
Waring"s behavioral and addiction issues have only worsened over the years, resulting in his latest arrest on June 20th.
Check out the series of arrests that have led up to his most serious yet.
1. June 2008
The troubled reality star was arrested in in June 2008 for possession of heroin and ecstasy and intent to sell, according to TMZ. He served 240 days in prison for the charges. Lauri reportedly found the drugs and called police.
2. Lauri Breaks Down Talking About Josh
In one of her final one-on-ones on ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County,’ Peterson choked up as shes spoke about her son’s battle with addiction.
3. July 2009
The troubled Southern California native was again busted for possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia, for which he served 30 days in jail, according to TMZ.
4. April 2010
TMZ reports that Waring was arrested for “battery on a spouse or significant other and false imprisonment,” which both happen to be misdemeanors.
5. October 2013
According to TMZ, Waring was arrested for allegedly stealing a 2005 Cadillac. In addition, he was charged with “possession of an opium pipe and needle, as well as attempting to destroy evidence.”
6. August 2014
Radar Online obtained police reports detailing Waring’s arrest after he stole a $ 35 backpack and a $ 39 watch from Kmart. Police confiscated his personal belongings, which included “a box of Camel cigarettes filled with a used syringe, and glass meth pipe with ‘burnt residue inside."” Waring pleaded not guilty to charges of theft and possession of paraphernalia.
