Chad Michael Busto, 43, of Washington, D.C., has a history of arrests and bizarre behavior. Busto has a long criminal record. Court records show Busto has a lengthy criminal record of arrests from around the country, including for stalking, harassment and criminal trespass. He reportedly has a prior criminal record in California, Georgia, and Texas.
Recent Arrest and Charges
The man who allegedly caused a scare during Drew Barrymore’s appearance at an event in Manhattan on Monday night was arrested near the star’s Southampton home, police said. Southampton detectives arrested Mr. Busto. Chad Michael Busto is facing a misdemeanor charge for stalking. He was arrested by East Hampton police, on a misdemeanor stalking charge.
Chad Michael Busto, 43, was charged with misdemeanor stalking in the fourth degree. In a release issued overnight Friday, the Southampton Police Department said its detectives got an assist from police in East Hampton Town, who located Mr. Busto. He pleaded not guilty in Southampton Town Justice Court at his arraignment Friday morning.
He was released without bail and ordered to stay away from Barrymore. He will have to wear a tracking device for 60 days. Busto’s next court appearance is set for Sept. 12. He is due back in court in Southampton on Sept. 12.
Events Leading to the Arrest
The arrest comes just a day after the Southampton PD received a 911 call regarding a suspicious person in the Village of Sagaponack, Town of Southampton. Southampton Town detectives had detained and questioned the man in Sagaponack Village the day before. "It was reported at the time that Busto was riding a bicycle up into private driveways and stating to area residents that he was looking for Drew Barrymore's residence," the statement said. Busto was subsequently spotted riding a bicycle Wednesday in Sagaponack, asking residents for directions to Barrymore’s farmhouse.
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Busto was then spotted riding a bicycle on Wednesday in Sagaponack on Long Island, asking residents for directions to Barrymore’s farmhouse, Southampton police said. She was not at home at the time. Southampton police said Busto alarmed Barrymore's neighbors in Sagaponack by riding a bicycle up private driveways. He was also seen on Barrymore's property, causing "reasonable fear of material harm to the health, safety or property of Drew Barrymore," police said.
The scare came two days after he rushed the stage at an event hosted by the “Charlie’s Angels” star at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan - prompting a bodyguard to stop him. Busto's arrest came days after he was seen on social media lunging at Barrymore on stage at the 92nd Street Y.
News outlets widely reported that Mr. Busto had attempted to rush the stage on Aug. 21 while Ms. Barrymore was being interviewed by the singer Renée Rapp at the 92nd Street Y. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Drew told Rapp onstage afterward, “I have a new definition of your sexiness. It’s that level of protectiveness. That went full Bodyguard.
Video shared on social media shows Barrymore being whisked off the stage on Monday during her appearance at the 92nd Street Y when a man reported to be Busto approached the stage and tried to talk with her. He allegedly approached the stage during the event in Manhattan, and tried to talk to Barrymore. He was quickly removed, and she later returned to the stage.
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Only a few minutes after Barrymore and Rapp had settled into their seats, Busto shouted the talk show host’s name and briskly walked down the aisle toward the front of the theater. After Barrymore, whose vision was obstructed, gave a brief hello while looking out into the crowd, Busto responded, “You know who I am. I need to see you at some point while I’m in New York.” Rapp quickly stood and walked in front of Barrymore before putting an arm around the actress and escorting Barrymore quickly off the stage. Following the disturbance, Rapp and Barrymore returned to the stage and briefly referenced the incident before continuing with the planned event.
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Legal Proceedings and Penalties
Fourth-degree stalking carries a penalty of 90 days in jail. New York State penal law defines the offense as "a course of conduct" - such as appearing in person, telephoning, following, or engaging in other types of contact - that targets a specific person.
Entertainment lawyer Domenic Romano said Busto's intent is not relevant in court. "Someone like this who has some vague, nebulous peace mission, who's making repeated conduct, shouting and appearing unannounced and uninvited on personal property, that is likely to be considered stalking by a court," said Romano.
The complaint states Busto's continuous course of conduct alarmed Barrymore, who was not home at the time but gave a sworn statement to police. Barrymore's agent did not respond to our requests for comment.
Other Incidents
Updated with new trial date, plea and conditions of release. NEW YORK (AP) - A man accused of repeatedly stalking celebrities has been arrested for barging into a dressing room at a New York City fashion show and screaming that he wanted to marry actor Emma Watson, authorities said.
Chad Michael Busto, who was arrested last month after a run-in with Drew Barrymore, pleaded not guilty Saturday to criminal trespass and disorderly conduct charges in the incident last week at the Ralph Lauren show at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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According to prosecutors, Busto entered the fashion show dressing room Friday night and screamed: “I want to marry Emma Watson. Let me speak to Emma Watson. Let me take a photo with Emma Watson.” Busto did not have permission to be at the fashion show, became irate when he was asked to leave and refused to do so, police said.
Last week, after Busto failed to show up to be fitted for a court-ordered GPS monitor under the terms of his release, a Southampton judge issued a warrant for his arrest.
Busto's Background and Claims
Busto's face was cut and bruised because, according to him, he willfully resisted arrest. "I'm actually hoping that we can maybe repair our relationship if that needs it. But for the duration of the case, I'm going to have to have a stay away order," said Busto.
In a handwritten lawsuit last year, Busto claimed he’d been granted ownership of the Hilton hotels chain.
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