Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker, gate crasher facing felony charges

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) - The 48-year-old man from Mississippi arrested for allegedly crashing through a gate at Jennifer Aniston’s Bel Air home faces the possibility of three years in prison if convicted on all charges, authorities announced Wednesday.  

In a news release, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Jimmy Wayne Carwyle is charged with stalking the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress since March 2023. 

Prosecutors said Carwyle, a resident of New Albany, Mississippi, repeatedly harassed Aniston, identified only as “Jennifer A” in the release, leaving her unwanted voicemails as well as sending her messages over social media and email.  

Carwyle’s alleged fixation culminated in a frightening ordeal on May 5 when he reportedly crashed through the front gates of Aniston’s Bel Air mansion, causing damage to the property.  

The "Friends" and "Morning Show" actress was reportedly home when the incident happened.

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the neighborhood around 12:20 p.m. on reports that a burglary suspect had driven through the gate of a home near Sunset Boulevard and Bellagio Road.  

Private security in the area detained the man until officers arrived. Carwyle, who reportedly complained about being in pain after crashing through the gate, was taken into custody without further incident. 

He has since been charged with one count each of felony stalking and felony vandalism as well as an aggravating circumstance of the threat of great bodily harm, L.A. County prosecutors said.

“Stalking is a crime that can quickly escalate from harassment to dangerous, violent actions, threatening the safety of victims and our communities,” L.A. DA Nathan Hochman said. “My office is committed to aggressively prosecuting those who stalk and terrorize others, ensuring they are held accountable.” 

Prosecutors intend to ask the court to set Carwyle’s bail at $150,000. He is due to appear in court on Thursday.