Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter has successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against an individual who she claims attempted to enter her residence in Los Angeles without permission, labeling the incidents as “deeply alarming.” Legal documents reviewed by CBC News reveal that Carpenter is pursuing a permanent restraining order against 31-year-old William Applegate.

In a sworn statement, Carpenter recounts an episode on May 23 where Applegate trespassed onto a neighbor’s property to breach the security fencing protecting her home. She details how he approached her front door and forcibly tried to gain entry by grabbing the handle, describing his actions as intentional, calculated, and aggressive, which left her feeling deeply unsettled. She highlights the incident as a significant breach of her personal safety and privacy.

Carpenter expresses ongoing fear for her safety due to Applegate’s conduct, citing Ring security camera footage capturing him at her doorstep. She alleges that despite intervention from her private security, Applegate refused to leave and falsely claimed to know her and be expected. Applegate was reportedly arrested on the same day but returned less than 24 hours later, lingering outside her residence for hours. He repeated this behavior for two more consecutive days, prompting law enforcement intervention each time.

Describing Applegate’s actions as a pattern of stalking, trespassing, and surveillance, Carpenter emphasizes the severe emotional distress it has caused her. Investigations revealed that Applegate’s fixation on Carpenter had escalated over the course of a month, leading to a court-ordered mandate for him to stay at least 100 yards away from Carpenter, her residence, vehicle, workplace, as well as her sister and sister’s boyfriend.

A follow-up court session is scheduled for June 17, while Applegate is due in criminal court on June 18 in relation to his arrest for criminal trespassing.