Bear Brown, best known for appearing on Alaskan Bush People, has been granted a temporary civil protection order in Washington after alleging that a man engaged in stalking, harassment, and threatening behavior following the death of his brother, Matt Brown.
Court documents obtained by Us Weekly state that the temporary order was issued while the court considers whether to grant a longer-term protection order at a hearing scheduled for later this month.
Petition
In a court petition filed on July 2, Bear Brown wrote that his older brother, Matt Brown, had recently died by suicide.
According to the filing, a witness reported seeing Matt’s body in the Okanogan River before volunteer search and rescue teams attempted to locate him. Bear alleged that a man associated with a private search effort later found his brother’s body.
Bear stated that he did not personally know the individual beyond his reported involvement in the recovery efforts.
Allegations
According to the court filing, Bear alleged that the man began targeting him across multiple social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Bear claimed the individual posted repeated messages containing accusations and personal attacks, including claims that Bear had sent people to harass the man’s family and allegations linking him to the 2020 Palmer Fire in Washington.
The allegations outlined in the petition have not been proven in court, and the individual has not publicly responded through the legal proceedings described in the filing.
Safety
Bear told the court that he became increasingly concerned as the online posts continued.
In the petition, he described the messages as escalating in intensity and claimed they had caused him to fear for his personal safety as well as the safety of his family.
He also stated that being a public figure through Alaskan Bush People has exposed him to criticism over the years, but he believed this situation had gone beyond typical online commentary.
Threats
One of Bear’s primary concerns involved an alleged social media comment referencing his return to Washington for his brother’s funeral.
According to the petition, the man allegedly wrote that he was “locked and loaded, waiting with my dog.”
Bear argued that he interpreted the statement as a threat involving a firearm and said it caused him to fear for his life while attending funeral services.
The court documents reflect Bear’s account of the alleged statement. The allegations have not been adjudicated.
Family
Bear also asked the court to extend protections to several members of his family, including his ex-wife Raiven, mother Amora, brothers Noah, Josh, and Gabriel, and sisters Snowbird and Rain.
In addition, he requested that the court order the removal of personal identifying information about himself and his relatives that he alleges had been posted online.
Order
Under the temporary protection order, the man must remain at least 1,000 feet away from Bear Brown and the protected family members listed in the court filing.
Bear also requested that the court consider ordering mental health and substance abuse evaluations and require the surrender of any firearms owned by the individual. Those requests remain subject to further court review.
Additional Claims
Bear further alleged that the man publicly shared his family’s phone numbers, resulting in unwanted calls and text messages.
He also claimed the individual posted images showing part of Matt Brown’s body after it was recovered, displayed Matt’s truck as a memorial, refused requests to return the vehicle, and created merchandise using Matt’s image while stating proceeds would benefit the family.
According to the petition, Bear alleged that his family has not received any funds from those sales.
These allegations are contained in the court filing and have not been independently verified.
Investigation
Bear stated that he contacted local law enforcement before filing the petition.
According to the court documents, he said a sheriff’s deputy advised that the individual could pose a potential danger and recommended seeking a protection order through the court.
Because the respondent had not yet been served with court documents, the temporary protection order was reissued on July 14. A hearing to determine whether a longer-term order should be granted is scheduled for July 28.
Case Summary
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Petitioner | Bear Brown |
| Order issued | Temporary civil protection order |
| Main allegations | Stalking, harassment, threats |
| Distance requirement | 1,000 feet |
| Court hearing | July 28 |
| Source of allegations | Court petition filed by Bear Brown |
The case remains ongoing, and the court has not ruled on the underlying allegations. The temporary protection order is intended to remain in effect until the scheduled hearing, where both parties will have an opportunity to present their positions before the court reaches a decision.
FAQs
Why did Bear Brown seek a protection order?
He alleged stalking, harassment, and threats.
Has a permanent order been issued?
No, only a temporary order has been granted.
How far must the man stay from Bear?
The temporary order requires a 1,000-foot distance.
Has the court ruled on the allegations?
No, the allegations have not been decided.
When is the next court hearing?
The hearing is scheduled for July 28.
