LOS ANGELES — Authorities have identified and arrested a man for felony vandalism following an incident where he crashed through the front gate of Jennifer Aniston’s Bel Air residence, officials announced Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Police Department informed ABC News that Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, has yet to face formal charges. The district attorney’s office in L.A. County will determine the appropriate charges once the LAPD submits its findings in the coming days.
Sources indicate that law enforcement is exploring the case as a potential stalking investigation. Investigators have examined various online posts believed to be linked to the suspect, which mention the actress, ABC News has learned.
On Monday afternoon, Carwyle was initially described as a 70-year-old man by a 911 caller and in a police radio broadcast. It was unclear what led to the discrepancy between his reported age and his actual age.
According to law enforcement with knowledge of the case, Carwyle’s booking was delayed while he was taken to a hospital complaining of back pain from hitting the gate. Whether he was targeting the former “Friends” actress remained under investigation.
Investigators said the crash appeared to be intentional but the motive was unknown. The LAPD’s Threat Management Unit was working to determine the reason he slammed into the gate.
Police confirmed that Aniston was home at the time of the incident.
Police said a man crashed through the front gate around 12:20 p.m. A private security guard pulled Carwyle out of the vehicle and detained him until police arrived.
Sources close to the investigation told ABC News that they are looking into Carwyle’s background, adding that he has a minor criminal history.
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