Title: Alleged Drew Barrymore Stalker Arrested Near Her Home in Southampton
Subtitle: Chad Michael Busto charged with stalking in the 4th degree
Date: August 26, 2022
In a recent update, it has been revealed that Chad Michael Busto, the alleged stalker of actress Drew Barrymore, has been arrested in Southampton. Busto, a 43-year-old man from Washington, D.C., was charged with stalking in the 4th degree, a class “B” misdemeanor, by the Southampton Town Police.
The arrest followed an incident on Monday evening when Busto rushed the stage during a panel event in Manhattan where Barrymore was being interviewed. He was quickly detained but released shortly after. However, following reports of a suspicious person in the village of Sagaponack, Southampton police launched a follow-up investigation.
According to the police statement, patrol officers notified the detective division, and a subsequent investigation led to the substantiation of stalking charges against Busto. A wanted flyer was distributed to neighboring agencies, leading to the suspect’s location in East Hampton by police. He was subsequently taken into custody and handed over to Southampton Town Police for arrest processing.
Busto has been held overnight and is expected to appear in Southampton Town Justice Court for arraignment this morning.
This arrest comes after Busto’s prior criminal arrests in Santa Monica, Georgia, Texas, and other cities surfaced. Allegations of past stalking behavior towards actor Amber Heard have also surfaced.
Drew Barrymore, who was present during the incident, has not publicly commented on the matter.
Chief of Police James Kiernan of Southampton confirmed the arrest and stated that additional details on the incident will be released. The community can be assured that law enforcement is taking the matter seriously and conducting a thorough investigation to ensure Barrymore’s safety.
As the investigation continues, fans and authorities alike are hopeful that justice will be served, and Barrymore can continue her work without fear of harassment or disturbance.