A 44-year-old man who kept showing up at singer Chris Brown’s Tarzana home, even after being arrested, is now facing criminal charges from the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors have filed two counts of trespassing and one count of possession of methamphetamine after authorities say he was detained three separate times in roughly a day.
City Attorney Steps In After DA Passes on Felony
According to NBC Los Angeles, the suspect, identified as Michael Williams, 44, was initially booked on a felony stalking allegation. The case went first to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for review, but prosecutors there declined to file felony charges and instead referred the matter to the Los Angeles City Attorney. The city office has now filed two misdemeanor trespassing counts and one count of methamphetamine possession.
As first reported by TMZ, law enforcement was called to Brown’s Tarzana property shortly before 7 p.m. after security saw a person trying to get through the gate. Sources say the individual jumped a fence and allegedly attempted to start a fire on the grounds before someone at the residence restrained him. TMZ reported that a person at the property held the intruder until officers arrived.
Back Again, And Again
Per NBC Los Angeles, Williams was released from custody at about 4:30 a.m. the following morning. A few hours later, around 10 a.m., he allegedly returned to the neighborhood, where security detained him again and police re-arrested him.
Officers say they were called out a third time shortly after midnight the next day on another trespassing report. According to authorities, the man was taken to a hospital for a medical check, then booked once more. Three arrests in such quick succession were enough to move the case firmly onto the City Attorney’s radar.
How The Charges Stack Up
The trespassing allegations fall under California law on unauthorized entry and related offenses, which are outlined in Penal Code §602. The methamphetamine possession count is brought under state Health & Safety statutes, with simple possession of meth commonly charged under HSC §11377. These offenses are frequently prosecuted as misdemeanors, although prior convictions or aggravating circumstances can increase potential penalties.
The latest arrest drops into an already tense month near Brown’s Tarzana property. Earlier in May, a street confrontation on the block led to reports that shots flew on the Tarzana block outside a home tied to the singer. Neighbors and local outlets say the recent cluster of incidents has stirred fresh worries about safety in the area.
The Williams case now moves through city-level prosecution. In Los Angeles County, the City Attorney typically handles misdemeanors and municipal offenses, while the District Attorney prosecutes felonies, according to the Los Angeles Superior Court. Any arraignment date or courtroom assignment will follow that municipal process.
