A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a visibly disturbed man who harassed actress and host Drew Barrymore during two incidents a few weeks ago.
The warrant comes after failing to show up to get a GPS monitor from authorities. https://t.co/d3cEoZTquF
— TMZ (@TMZ) September 6, 2023
According to TMZ, in the first incident, and while Barrymore was not inside her residence, Chad Michael Busto allegedly walked from house to house in Barrymore’s Hamptons neighborhood, eventually finding the star’s residence and approaching it… before being arrested and handcuffed by police.
In a second incident a few days later, the same man rushed on stage at an event held by the star in the company of singer Reneé Rapp, in New York.
“You know who I am, I need to see you!” he reportedly told Barrymore, which of course startled both women.
Barrymore and Rapp then rushed backstage as security tried to chase Busto away, a disturbing scene captured on video.
Drew Barrymore Rushed Out of Interview as Fan Walks Up to Stage, Demands to Talk https://t.co/AwMmA78LPI
— TMZ (@TMZ) August 22, 2023
The judge then ordered that Busto be fitted with a GPS monitor, but instead issued a warrant for his arrest when he failed to show up at the time and place the tracking device was installed.
Busto’s behavior towards Barrymore is very disturbing… let’s hope for the star’s sake that the authorities get their hands on him quickly!