James Morgan, husband of actress Kim Delaney, was arrested Sunday night after a disturbance at their Marina Del Rey apartment, adding to the couple’s history of legal troubles. On the evening of February 9, 2026, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies responded to multiple noise complaints at the apartment shared by Kim Delaney and James Morgan. Authorities received at least three separate calls regarding a verbal dispute in a public area of the complex, prompting a swift police response. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m., with deputies classifying it as a family disturbance. Morgan allegedly refused to cooperate with the investigating officers, leading to his arrest at the scene.
Morgan was charged with obstructing or delaying a public officer and disturbing the peace. He was booked at the Marina Del Rey Sheriff’s Station but was released the following morning, according to reports. TMZ indicates that he is due in court on Tuesday, February 11, for the charges. The arrest marks another legal entanglement for the couple, who have faced similar situations in the past.
Kim Delaney, best known for her role on ‘NYPD Blue,’ and James Morgan married in 2022, but their relationship has been fraught with conflict. Divorce proceedings began in March 2023, with Delaney citing ‘irreconcilable differences,’ yet the couple has occasionally presented a united front in public. This arrest comes amid an ongoing restraining order that Delaney obtained against Morgan in October, prohibiting him from approaching her homes in Marina Del Rey and New Jersey or communicating with her.
The current incident echoes a previous altercation in April 2025, when both Delaney and Morgan were arrested following a domestic dispute. At that time, Delaney was accused of attempting to hit Morgan with her car, leading to her arrest for felony assault with a deadly weapon, while Morgan faced misdemeanor battery charges. Morgan claimed to have video evidence of the car incident, which he showed to deputies. Despite the severity of the allegations, charges against Delaney were later dropped.
The restraining order against Morgan was granted due to alleged abuse and harassment, highlighting the persistent tensions in their marriage. Sources indicate that the couple’s fights have been ongoing, with previous incidents involving physical altercations and police intervention. The recent arrest suggests that these issues have not been resolved, despite attempts at reconciliation.
Following the April 2025 arrests, Delaney and Morgan appeared to patch up their differences briefly. Delaney shared an affectionate Instagram post for Morgan’s birthday, calling him ‘Birthday Boy’ and expressing love. However, since May 2025, Delaney has refrained from posting photos with him, indicating a possible cooling of their public relationship. This pattern of conflict and reconciliation underscores the volatile nature of their union.
Looking ahead, Morgan’s court date on Tuesday will determine the legal consequences of his latest arrest. For Delaney, the ongoing personal turmoil may impact her public image and career, though she has not commented on the recent events. The couple’s divorce proceedings are likely to be influenced by these repeated incidents, with potential implications for settlement negotiations. As the situation develops, it remains a stark reminder of the challenges faced by celebrities in managing personal crises under public scrutiny.
