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Arrests, How Mary Was Involved
In the years before his tragic death, Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., had multiple encounters with law enforcement — including a suspected overdose inside the family home.
Police reports exclusively obtained by Us Weekly reveal that officers were called to the The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star’s Salt Lake City residence at least three times over the past four years. In one incident on Valentine’s Day 2023, Robert Jr. was found unconscious after overdosing and required emergency treatment from first responders. According to the report, medical personnel performed life-saving measures before transporting him to a nearby hospital.
Other documents detail a hit-and-run investigation involving a car registered to Mary, 53, and a tense confrontation with police in which she allegedly refused to provide information and accused officers of racial profiling. Robert Jr. was not named in the report.
The revelations come after Robert Jr., 23, was found dead at his parents’ Utah home last month from a suspected overdose — years after privately battling addiction that he later revealed during an emotional conversation with his mother on RHOSLC.
The records, along with court filings and public interviews, paint a troubling picture of Robert Jr.’s struggles, which included legal trouble, domestic disputes and repeated efforts by his family to help him.
Keep scrolling for a breakdown of the incidents, arrests and personal struggles that unfolded in Robert Jr.’s final years.
Robert Cosby Jr. Was Arrested for DUI in 2022
Robert Jr.’s first official run-in with the law was in 2022 when he was arrested for a DUI. According to law enforcement, he was allegedly operating a vehicle without a license and disobeyed traffic laws.
Mary’s son pleaded guilty to the DUI in exchange for the other charges being dropped.
Police Speak to Mary About Alleged Hit-and-Run in 2022
A police report obtained by Us shows that a Salt Lake City officer went to Mary and her husband Robert Sr.’s home in August 2022 after witnessing a vehicle, which was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run, enter their garage.
“While trying to figure out what the address was with dispatch, the vehicle they were looking for drove past me. I attempted to turn around to pull it over but the vehicle quickly pulled into [Mary and Robert Sr.’s address] in the far left garage of the address and closed the garage door,” the report stated.
When questioning Mary about who was driving the car, she allegedly told the officer she didn’t know and claimed the vehicle “hasn’t been driven in forever.” After the cop shared that he “just watched it pull in,” he claimed she “refused to give me any information.”
Mary also reportedly accused the officer of racial profiling, saying things like, “Don’t discredit our race” and “don’t discredit the fact that you guys don’t care about lives.”
The report stated that during their conversation, Mary had Robert Sr. on speakerphone, and he allegedly told the officer, “Be glad I’m not there.”
“Her husband on the phone also stated that he does not like cops,” the report continued, adding that Mary accused law enforcement officers of not liking them because “we are African American.”
According to the document, Mary refused to give Salt Lake City police officers her information and instructed them to tell Cottonwood Heights Police Department — which was investigating the alleged hit-and-run — to “come to their door like we did” if they wanted to talk.
Us reached out to the Cosby family attorney, Clayton Simms, and Bravo for comment.
Robert Cosby Jr. Secretly Got Married in 2022
Robert Jr. reportedly wed Alexiana Arian Smokoff in August 2022. Mary did not find out about the nuptials until about a year later when she confronted him about his relationship status on RHOSLC following rumors.
“Why am I hearing rumors that you’re married? So if I’m hearing it from people, I want to hear it from you,” Mary told her son in an October 2023 episode.
“Like, I went to the courthouse,” Robert Jr. admitted, to which Mary replied, “Lord have mercy.”
Later in the episode, she expressed her disappointment over her son’s decision.
“He’s not ready for marriage,” Mary said in a confessional interview. “He has no idea that he has to man up. Like, he’s going to be the sole provider — I mean, I’m not going to be providing for him and her.”
Robert Cosby Jr. Overdosed and Was Rushed to the Hospital in 2023
Us has exclusively obtained a Salt Lake City police report revealing that Robert Jr. suffered an overdose at his parents’ home on February 14, 2023, just three years before his death.
Salt Lake City fire and medical personnel arrived at the scene and provided life-saving services to Mary’s unconscious son.
“I assisted in strapping ill/sick person Robert Cosby [Jr.] to a medical chair to get him down stairs and safely into an ambulance. Medical staff informed me that Robert overdosed on drugs and that med initiated chest compressions until Robert became conscious,” the officer’s report read.
Robert Jr. was then transported to the hospital.
Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., had planned to fight his ex-wife’s domestic violence claims weeks before his death. Court documents obtained exclusively by Us Weekly show that Robert Jr., 23, filed a motion against his ex, Alexiana Arian Smokoff, on February 10, accusing her of “fabricating” an alleged 2024 domestic violence incident. “Defendant Robert […]
Robert Cosby Jr. and His Wife Allegedly Had a Domestic Violence Incident in May 2024
According to a Salt Lake City police report obtained by Us, the alleged victim — who was identified at the time as A.S. and later through court documents revealed to be Smokoff — alleged Robert Jr. got physical with her in May 2024 after she “flushed his drugs down the toilet.” (She did not report the alleged incident until November 2025.)
In the report, she alleged that Robert Jr. became “extremely upset” before pushing and kicking her in the stomach. She then claimed he “grabbed her by the throat” and “strangled her” to the point that she lost consciousness.
The alleged victim claimed she did not report the incident to police at the time because “Robert’s family members contacted her and begged her not to involve law enforcement.” She also told officers that “she believes Robert could kill her.”
In Mary’s statement to police on January 9, 2026, she denied being aware of any physical altercations between her son and her then-daughter-in-law. Mary also denied calling Smokoff, claiming she didn’t even have her phone number, per the report.
Robert denied the allegations in 2025 while locked up for a separate incident.
In response to the alleged May 2024 incident, Simms exclusively told Us in March 2026: “It’s unfortunate these false allegations are popping up at a time when Mary and Robert Sr. are grieving. They’re focused on healing. They’re focused on good and positive memories of their son. Robert Jr.’s relationship with his ex-wife was toxic and difficult. Mary has never been convicted of any crime. There are some false statements in some of those reports. Rather than address them directly, she’s just focused on grieving and moving forward in a positive way.”
Robert Cosby Jr.’s Emotional Confession on RHOSLC
On a November 2024 episode of RHOSLC, Robert Jr. confessed to his mom about his substance abuse and mental health struggles after she noticed he had been behaving differently.
“I’m taking Xanax. I just take half to chill me out and then I had an Adderall to balance out the Xanax,” he said. “At first, I was like, ‘I’m going to just stick to natural stuff.’ Then, I went to a party, and someone gave me Xanax. I started buying it. Then, I started doing Xanax with acid and then molly with Xanax. I really like Xanax, so I mix it with everything. Xanax and cocaine.”
Robert Jr. also told Mary he “wanted to die” during his lowest point, but she was “the only reason I didn’t kill myself.”
“I just felt like a stain,” he shared. “I just felt like this world wasn’t for me.”
Mary responded by telling her only child that she loved him “more than anything in this world.”
“God gave you to me. You’re the only thing that ever made me happy. Before I had you, I was never happy,” she shared through tears. “You came and you were so real. It was everything I hoped for in a person.”
Mary Cosby Got Candid About Robert Cosby Jr.’s Struggles
Mary spoke out about her late son’s addiction to Us in a November 2024 interview.
“It’s a heavy topic,” she said about Robert Jr.’s situation. “But for me, because it all just came at once on me, I didn’t expect it, but I’m taking it day by day.”
Robert Cosby Jr. Went to Rehab in 2024
By December 2024, Mary revealed that her son had completed a stint in rehab.
“He stayed for a month. He completed it. He did an excellent job. He came out a new person,” she told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live. “I am so proud of him, so proud of him.”
Robert Cosby Jr. Was Arrested for Alleged Trespassing and Assault
Robert Jr. was arrested in September 2025 after trying to break into his then-father-in-law’s Salt Lake City home, where Smokoff was living.
Per a report, local police responded to a domestic violence call after Robert Jr. allegedly tried to get into the house through a dog door. He then reportedly assaulted someone on the front lawn.
He was taken into custody on several charges, including criminal trespassing, assault, failure to stop at the command of law enforcement and three counts of violating a court order.
The following month, Mary called the arrest “a blessing in disguise” while speaking to People.
“It was for his good,” she stated at the time. “I think he needed that. He’s never encountered anything like that. … I feel like he needed that and that he understands that that’s the wrong journey.”
Prosecutors dropped several charges against Robert Jr., per a deal in which he pleaded guilty to trespassing and assault.
Robert Cosby Jr.’s Wife Filed for Divorce in November 2025
Smokoff filed for divorce on November 24, 2025, in a Utah court while Robert Jr. was still in jail.
“Understanding and recognizing the relationship was difficult for Robert based on his religion and background. To him, marriage is sacred and forever,” Simms told People. “His parents were his example and they’ve been married for 27 years. Robert was slow to recognize and accept his marriage was over and continued to connect with his soon-to-be ex-wife. Robert has accepted responsibility for his mistakes and has pleaded guilty to several misdemeanors.”
Robert Cosby Jr. Pleaded Guilty to Several Charges in November 2025
Robert Jr. faced 14 charges for multiple incidents involving his wife and father-in-law spanning from September to November 2025.
One day after Smokoff filed for divorce, Robert Jr. pleaded guilty to eight of the charges: one count of felony property damage or destruction greater than or equal to $5,000, two counts of violation of a pretrial protective order — obtained by Smokoff — in addition to one count of assault on a peace officer, one count of violation of a jail release court order, two counts of criminal trespass on a dwelling with intent to cause annoyance, injury or fear (all Class A misdemeanors) and one count of Class B misdemeanor assault.
The other six remaining charges were dismissed with prejudice.
The court declined to release Robert Jr. from jail and ordered him to remain behind bars until his sentencing in February 2026.
Robert Cosby Jr. Was Questioned Over Alleged Domestic Violence Incident in January 2026
While locked up, Robert Jr. was questioned by authorities over the alleged 2024 domestic violence incident with his then-wife.
Per his statement obtained by Us, Robert Jr. admitted “they were using fentanyl at the time” and he did “not remember everything” about the alleged incident. Robert Jr. “recalled arguing” with her “because she took some of his ‘drugs.’”
He then told police, “I pushed her just with my hands” and “I might have kicked her off the bed or something.”
Robert Jr. denied seeing any injuries on Smokoff’s body as a result of the incident. He also claimed he went into Mary’s bedroom and told her he had pushed Smokoff off the bed.
The report also stated that Robert Jr. “cried” to his mother “because he was going through a lot,” blaming his fentanyl use.
“Robert and [Mary] have such a good relationship, Robert is honest with [Mary],” the report noted, while flagging Robert Jr.’s mental health.
“Robert thinks he was in ‘psychosis’ for a bit because he was ‘acting erratic and irrational’ and not really acting like himself. Robert described himself during ‘psychosis’ as doing ‘stuff’ he ‘didn’t mean,’” per the report.
Mary Cosby Cried Over Son’s Addiction Issues on RHOSLC Reunion in January 2026
During the season 6 reunion of RHOSLC, which aired in January 2026, Mary got emotional about her son being behind bars.
“I know he’s somewhere where he’s not using,” she responded when asked about Robert Jr.
“At some point, I have to step back so that he can learn and he can make his own decision,” Mary continued, wiping away tears. “Unfortunately, he is learning the hard way, but I’m OK with it.”
She added, “You don’t want to see your kid suffer, but I know it’s good and I’d rather him be there than dead.”
Robert Cosby Jr. Was Released From Jail in February 2026
Robert Jr. was released from jail in February. At the time, Mary celebrated the news.
“#godfirst Love you all 🙏❤️,” Mary captioned a photo of Robert Jr. via Instagram on February 7. “My Beautiful Son.. I love him sm❤️🙏.”
That was her final post of Robert Jr. before his death weeks later.
Robert Cosby Jr. Filed Court Documents to Fight Domestic Violence Charges
While facing two domestic violence charges — felony aggravated assault and felony assault — Robert Jr. and his attorney filed court documents denying his ex-wife’s claims about the alleged 2024 incident.
The motion to appoint counsel was filed on February 10 and obtained exclusively by Us. The documents accused Smokoff of “fabricating” the allegations in “retaliation for a failed marriage.”
Robert Jr. and his lawyer wanted to bring charges against her, but due to his death, the case is now a moot argument.
Us reached out to the public defenders assigned to the case for Smokoff’s comment.
Robert Cosby Jr. Died After Suspected Overdose
The Salt Lake City Police Department confirmed to Us that authorities responded to a call for an overdose on February 23, 2026, and discovered Robert Jr. dead upon arrival.
Page Six obtained the dispatch call, with the operator saying, “Twenty-three-year-old male, not conscious, not breathing. One dose of Narcan given. Police have been called. Three units in route.”
Robert Jr.’s cause of death has not been confirmed. He was 23.
Mary Cosby and Robert Sr. Shared Tributes After Son’s Death
Mary and Robert Sr. paid tribute to Robert Jr. in a statement to Us, sharing that their son has “been called home to the Lord.”
“Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace,” the couple wrote. “We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow.”
Simms exclusively gave Us an update about how Mary and Robert Sr. were coping after Robert Jr.’s death.
“Robert Sr. and Mary Cosby are mourning the loss of their beloved son, Robert Clinton Cosby, Jr.,” he said on February 25. “His untimely passing is hard to comprehend, and the Cosbys are struggling to understand how someone so young and full of life could be gone so soon. Robert Jr.’s warm spirit, humor and kind heart will be missed.”