Meghan Markle’s brother arrested and charged with holding a GUN to a woman’s head

Bust-up: Thomas Markle Jr's police mugshot after his arrest on gun prices

The half-brother of Prince Harry's actress girlfriend has been charged after allegedly holding a gun to a girl's head following a drunken argument, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

Thomas Markle Jr – whose half-sister Meghan has been courting the younger Prince for a number of months – was arrested late on Thursday in Grants Go, Oregon.

The 50-year-old, whose father Thomas Markle Sr can also be Meghan's dad, was taken into custody after a drunken argument with a girl that's mentioned to have escalated into violence.

He was charged with menacing, pointing a firearm at one other individual, and illegal use of a weapon, in line with public police data.

Deputy Jill Elardi, of Josephine County Sheriff's Workplace, confirmed the arrest and prices. She mentioned: 'He was arrested at 11pm on January 12 and launched on Friday at 10am. He will likely be going to court docket for it.'

A mugshot of Markle trying red-faced and rumpled was posted on a web site that collates arrest data from throughout the USA.

Bail for his launch was set at $1,500 – about £1,200 – and he known as his ex-wife Tracy Dooley at 3am to ask her to assist stump up the money.

Collectively: Meghan with Thomas Jr as a child. He not too long ago mentioned he hopes Prince Harry 'takes care of and loves' his sister

Thomas Jr (left) whose father Thomas Markle Sr can also be father of Meghan (proper) was taken into custody after a drunken argument with a girl that's mentioned to have escalated into violence

Meghan's burgeoning relationship with Harry has already been described as 'critical'

His arrest will nearly actually show embarrassing for Meghan, the star of US authorized drama Fits, and lift questions in Royal circles about her suitability as a consort.

Tracy mentioned: 'I don't need this to be embarrassing for Meghan. Tom has had somewhat fame and publicity since Meghan began courting Prince Harry. He needs what's finest for her. He's so completely satisfied and proud for her.

'They was once very shut however there was some separation through the years. The very last thing he would need to do is to harm her.'

Meghan's burgeoning relationship with Harry, 32, has already been described as 'critical'. She has visited the Prince in London not less than twice and stayed at Kensington Palace. The pair are anticipated to go snowboarding subsequent month.

Thomas' ex-wife Tracy Dooley (centre) with the couple's sons Thomas Dooley Markle (left) and Tyler Dooley Markle (proper)

He was charged with menacing, pointing a firearm at one other individual, and illegal use of a weapon, in line with public police data

Some commentators have recommended the younger couple might even marry and pals of Harry describe him as being 'beloved up'. Meghan, 35, has additionally met William and Kate.

The alleged bust-up occurred late on Thursday after a consuming session at Thomas Jr's flat. 

In accordance with native studies, the window fitter 'grabbed a gun and pressed it to the lady's head in an try to get her to go away the house'.

Tracy, a recovering alcoholic, mentioned her ex-husband additionally has alcohol points. The pair have been married for 11 years till they divorced in 2001.

Aside from her dad and mom, Thomas is Meghan's closest relative. Talking of his half-sister's relationship with Harry, Thomas Jr mentioned: 'I feel it's great'

Meghan has visited the Prince in London not less than twice and stayed at Kensington Palace. The pair are anticipated to go snowboarding subsequent month

'When he known as he sounded very unhappy and requested if I might assist to get him out of jail,' she mentioned.

'I hope this incident helps him get the assistance he must take care of alcohol points he may need. All of his household love and help him and are very involved about him. He must recognise if he has an issue and search the assistance he wants.'

She mentioned Thomas Jr had moved to Oregon after 'having points' in California following a break up from a accomplice. 'Each his boys are right here in Oregon so he got here right here for a recent begin,' she mentioned.

'He had points with alcohol throughout our marriage, as I did. My life was a large number till I received sober. Tom and I partied loads once we have been married. I don't know what he was doing in California. He had an inclination to drink an excessive amount of.'

She added: 'I'm certain Meghan would need him to get the assistance he wants.'

Prince Harry first met Meghan's father 'about six months in the past in Toronto', Thomas Jr has revealed beforehand

Earlier this month Thomas Jr mentioned his 72-year-old father was 'proud' of his Meghan's relationship with Harry and mentioned the pair have been 'very a lot in love'.

'My dad knew about [the relationship] from the beginning,' he advised DailyMail.com. 'He first met Prince Harry about six months in the past in Toronto.'

Thomas Jr lives in Grants Go, together with his girlfriend Darlene Blount, 36. His two sons – Tyler, 27, and Thomas Dooley, 25 – dwell close by. Thomas Jr, who was born in Chicago, is the one son of Thomas and his first spouse Roslyn, now 71.

By the point Meghan was born in 1981, Thomas Jr was dwelling together with his father, sister Samantha and step-mother Doria in Los Angeles.

Aside from her dad and mom, Thomas is Meghan's closest relative. Talking of his half-sister's relationship with Harry, Thomas Jr mentioned: 'I feel it's great. 

'So long as he takes care of and loves Meg, he doesn't must do anything – though I wish to shake his hand and meet him.' 

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