A 33-year-old man, David Crowe from Seattle, has been arrested and charged with harassment and stalking near Taylor Swift’s New York City home. The arrest, made on Monday, followed complaints about an “emotionally disturbed male acting erratically,” according to the New York Police Department. Swift was not at home during the incident, as she was supporting her NFL player boyfriend, Travis Kelce, in a playoff against the Buffalo Bills.
The arrest comes just days after Swift’s house seemed to be the target of an attempted break-in. Reports suggest that a disorderly person was apprehended after peering into the singer’s lobby, but police have not confirmed whether this individual is connected to the stalking and harassment charges against Crowe.
In recent years, Taylor Swift has faced numerous cases of harassment and stalking at her various residences, including her New York home. The ongoing security concerns for the pop star have prompted increased vigilance and police presence around her properties. In 2022, a man was arrested for drunkenly driving a car into Swift’s New York building and attempting to gain entry. In a separate incident, Roger Alvarado broke into her home and was found sleeping in her bed, leading to a six-month jail sentence.
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Swift’s ordeal with stalkers extends beyond New York; her homes in California and Rhode Island have also been targeted. In 2020, Eric Swarbrick from Texas received a 30-month prison sentence for sending threatening letters to Swift’s former record label. The singer has taken proactive measures, even revealing in 2019 that she carries QuikClot army-grade bandage dressing, prepared for potential violence.
The recent arrest of David Crowe adds another layer to the persistent security challenges Swift faces. It remains unclear whether the attempted break-in and Crowe’s charges are connected, as police have yet to comment on the matter. Swift’s vulnerability to stalking incidents has led to heightened security measures, including the use of facial recognition technology at concert venues to screen for known stalkers.
Despite these challenges, Swift continues to focus on her music career and is currently in the process of re-recording her old albums to regain control over her work. The strategy of releasing “Taylor’s Versions” has proven successful, with her most recent release, “1989,” receiving widespread acclaim. As fans eagerly anticipate the remaining re-recordings, Swift remains resilient in the face of ongoing security threats and continues to inspire through her music.