Big Tigger's estranged wife arrested on Maryland kidnapping warrants
Legal expert weighs in on Alicia Brown kidnapping case
The kidnapping case stems from a 10-year-old child who was reported missing in 2019. Githieya explained that the legal issue could have been reignited by the child's father, who was initially awarded custody during a family law dispute.
HART COUNTY, Ga. - The estranged wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger was arrested Monday along Interstate 85 in northeast Georgia during a traffic stop on kidnapping charges out of Maryland.
What we know:
Alicia Denise Brown, 37, of Atlanta, was taken into custody during a traffic stop. According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received an alert about the car traveling north on the interstate. Deputies pulled over the vehicle near Exit 177 along with Georgia State Patrol troopers.
The woman and two young children were taken into custody. No one was injured.
TMZ reports one of the two young children is shared by Brown and Big Tigger.
Alicia Brown and Big Tigger attend BET+'s "Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas" Closure + Cocktails Event at RETREAT by The Gathering Spot on June 17, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)
The backstory:
Brown is wanted on outstanding kidnapping-related warrants out of Maryland.
At the time of her arrest, Brown was also wanted by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office on felony charges of interference with child custody, but those charges have since been dismissed, according to Fulton County court officials.
The Baltimore County Police Department wanted Brown on charges stemming from the disappearance of a 10-year-old child who was reported missing in 2019. Maryland officials say they would extradite her back to face charges.
What they're saying:
Ben Githieya of Githieya Law explained that the legal issue could have been reignited by the child's father, who was initially awarded custody during a family law dispute.
"Do I think it's kidnapping in the traditional sense of what people think it's kidnapping? No. But the law does encompass that if you don't have full legal rights, and you take your child. That's kidnapping," Githieya said.
Githieya believes attorneys could use Brown's own social media posts against her in court. "Now for her to post that. I wonder what her motivations were. Why did you go and post that online? I don't think she thought what the consequences were going to be," Githieya said.
Furthermore, Big Tigger's legal team could reference the custody and kidnapping cases to show deficiencies in her pending assault claims against him, according to Githieya.
RELATED: Timeline of Big Tigger and Alicia Brown's legal battles
Darian Morgan, widely known as "Big Tigger," was booked into the Fulton County Jail on child cruelty and battery charges on June 20, Fulton County Jail records show. According to court documents, Morgan reportedly pushed his wife into an office door during an altercation.
Darian Morgan aka "Big Tigger" booking photo (Credit: Fulton County Sheriff's Office)
The former host of BET's "Rap City" faces charges of battery, aggravated battery and third-degree cruelty to children. The arrest comes after an alleged incident back in May involving Morgan's wife which prompted authorities to open a domestic dispute investigation.
The misdemeanor child cruelty charge stems from the couple's 13-year-old son being upstairs during the dispute and hearing the physical altercation take place.
Sandy Springs police officers arrested Morgan after an investigation was launched on June 9.
Brown was granted a temporary protective order stemming from the incident.
The recent legal trouble has caused Big Tigger to step away from the microphone and one of his former co-workers also filed suit against Brown.
What they're saying:
"We are thankful for the quick response and teamwork of our deputies, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia State Patrol, and all assisting agencies. Their coordinated efforts resulted in the safe recovery of both children and the successful apprehension of the suspect," Sheriff Chris Carroll said.
The Baltimore County Police Department's Fugitive Team confirmed on Wednesday morning they will coordinate with the arresting jurisdiction to facilitate Brown's extradition to Maryland.
Big Tigger's estranged wife arrested on kidnapping warrants
Alicia Denise Brown, the estranged wife of Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger, was arrested during a Georgia traffic stop on outstanding Maryland kidnapping warrants and local child custody charges.
What we don't know:
It remains unknown how the vehicle was initially spotted or what specific vehicle description triggered the law enforcement alert. The full details of the charges are also not currently available.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Hart County Sheriff's Office, who explained how the traffic stop and arrest occurred, as well as the Fulton County Jail records, court documents and reporting by TMZ.