Sabrina Carpenter has filed a temporary restraining order against a man who allegedly appeared at her Los Angeles home on several occasions.
According to court documents obtained by KABC, Carpenter became aware of the trespasser, who has been identified as 31-year-old William Applegate, after he allegedly made his way past the security fencing of her home and tried to open her front door before her security team intervened on May 23.
The Los Angeles Police Department was contacted and Applegate was arrested for criminal trespass.
Less than 24 hours later, Applegate returned to her property and loitered in her driveway for two hours. He allegedly appeared once again on May 25.
The filing alleges the singer’s security team discovered that Applegate’s stalking dated back to April 20.
Carpenter described Applegate as “delusional,” and a police detective involved in the case supported her claim, calling him “mentally unstable.” The singer also expressed fear over what he may do, while the detective determined Applegate poses a clear, credible, and ongoing threat.
Billie Eilish dealt with a similar situation when then-24-year-old Prenell Rousseau showed up to her home seven times, once even attempting to gain entry through the front door. In 2000, a judge granted Eilish a three-year restraining order, ordered Rousseau to cease contact with her family, and stay 200 yards away from them.
Applegate is scheduled to appear in court on June 18.
