MS man arrested for stalking Jennifer Aniston, crashing gate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Mid-South man was arrested after he allegedly crashed his car into the gate of actress Jennifer Aniston's Bel-Air home.
Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, from New Albany, Mississippi, was charged Wednesday in Southern California with one count each of felony stalking and felony vandalism. He also faces an aggravating circumstance of the threat of great bodily harm.
According to a release from the LA County District Attorney's Office, between March 1, 2023, and May 5, 2025, Carwyle is accused of repeatedly harassing the 'Friends' star, sending her unwanted social media, voicemail, and email messages.
MS man arrested at Jennifer Aniston's Bel-Air home
Aniston was at home Monday when Carwyle allegedly damaged her gate and stopped on her driveway.
A security guard arrested him before law enforcement arrived.
Carwyle is scheduled to face a judge on Thursday. Prosecutors intend to request that the Court set statutory bail at $150,000.
New Albany is about 80 miles southeast of Memphis.
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