Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter has obtained a temporary restraining order against an individual who allegedly attempted to enter her Los Angeles residence without permission, describing the incidents as “deeply alarming.” Court records reveal that Carpenter’s legal team is pursuing a permanent restraining order against 31-year-old William Applegate.
In a sworn statement, Carpenter detailed that on May 23, Applegate unlawfully accessed a neighbor’s property to breach the security fencing around her home. Subsequently, he approached her front door and forcefully attempted to enter by grabbing the handle. Carpenter emphasized the deliberate and aggressive nature of Applegate’s actions, expressing profound concern for her safety and privacy.
Carpenter provided evidence from Ring security camera footage capturing the man at her doorstep and recounted how Applegate allegedly made false claims of knowing her and being expected. Despite her private security’s intervention leading to his initial arrest, Applegate returned to her residence within 24 hours and lingered outside for an extended period. This behavior persisted over multiple days, prompting police intervention on each occasion.
According to investigations, Applegate’s fixation on Carpenter began in April, with a documented escalation of concerning behavior leading up to the recent incidents. Detective Peter Doomanis of the Los Angeles Police Department described Applegate’s actions as a “disturbing and irrational fixation” on the singer.
A judge has mandated that Applegate maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from Carpenter, her residence, vehicle, workplace, as well as her sister and sister’s boyfriend with whom she resides. A court hearing is scheduled for June 17, while Applegate faces criminal trespassing charges in a separate court appearance on June 18.