Police say a Brooklyn parking attendant’s obsession with Grammy-winning singer H.E.R. went on for years, with flowers, gifts and a steady stream of messages that never stopped. That alleged pattern of unwanted contact, investigators say, stretched from August 2023 through August 2025 and ended with his arrest on April 8. Prosecutors now have the case and an arraignment is pending.
What Police Say Happened
According to the New York Post, investigators identified the suspect as a 34-year-old Brooklyn parking attendant who worked at a garage the artist used. The outlet reports that he allegedly delivered flowers and other gifts to H.E.R., sent her unwanted texts and love letters, and left items at her home on multiple occasions.
The New York Post also reports that he was arrested by police in Brooklyn on April 8. Police and the report state that he was charged with stalking and aggravated harassment, and that his arraignment was still pending at the time.
How The Charges Work
Under New York law, aggravated harassment and stalking cover repeated communications or conduct that are intended to harass, alarm or place a person in fear, with penalties that depend on the degree of the offense. Per the New York State Senate, aggravated harassment in the second degree includes communications by phone, mail or electronic means that are likely to cause alarm or fear.
Those statutes can carry misdemeanor penalties or more serious consequences, depending on enhancements or prior convictions. Prosecutors will decide how to proceed with specific counts and potential upgrades after arraignment.
Fame, Access And Safety
The Department of Justice and victim-advocate groups note that stalking, including repeated messages, unwanted approaches and gift-giving, often causes long-term fear and disruption for victims and can escalate if not addressed. The pattern described in this case, involving a worker at a garage the singer used, fits into a broader concern about how everyday access can become a security risk.
The DOJ has highlighted the scale and seriousness of stalking nationally, and local advocates caution that proximity to a target, such as working at a location that person regularly uses, can increase the danger. That combination of access and fixation is one reason law enforcement and advocates treat these cases carefully.
What Comes Next
According to the New York Post, prosecutors will review the case following the April 8 arrest, and the defendant is expected to be arraigned. Police told the outlet he had no prior arrest history.
If he is convicted, penalties will depend on the precise charges and any enhancements prosecutors pursue. Neither H.E.R., whose legal name is Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, nor her representatives had issued a public comment at the time of the reporting.
