A man suspected of stalking was arrested Monday afternoon at the Los Angeles-area home of model, actor and social media influencer Lindsey Pelas, law enforcement told NBC4 Investigates.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles police responded to the home at about 2:30 p.m. after a man was see in her yard, authorities said. Officers arrested a man who has previously been accused of stalking Pelas, law enforcement said.<\/p>\n
The suspect, whom Pelas obtained a restraining order again, was arrested on suspicion of felony stalking with a prior and remained jailed on $170,000 bond.<\/p>\n
“Ms. Pelas is grateful to the Los Angeles Police Department and the professionals involved for their continued attention to this matter and for taking her safety seriously,” a rep for Pelas told NBC4. “Given that this remains an active investigation, she does not believe it would be appropriate to comment at this time. She respects the legal process and remains hopeful that the appropriate measures will be taken to ensure her safety and that the protections already ordered by the court are respected.<\/p>\n
“Her focus remains on her personal safety, her friends and family, and continuing her work. We respectfully ask that her privacy be honored as this matters proceeds.”<\/p>\n