A crazed fan busted for allegedly stalking Drew Barrymore at her $6 million Long Island ranch was freed Friday by a judge — who was forced to free him under the state’s bail reform law.
Chad Michael Busto, 43 – who scared the star at a Manhattan event earlier this week, then allegedly turned up on her doorstep in Southampton on Wednesday – has been warned by Judge Barbara Wilson to stay away from the actress, Southampton court sources said.
He was charged with fourth-degree stalking, a felony that is no longer eligible for bail because of a 2019 law that banned the practice for most misdemeanors.
Dressed in a pink Hawaiian shirt and hoodie, Busto — who has a lengthy criminal record — was fitted with a GPS ankle tag to monitor his location.
He told the judge he had no money and was living in a shelter, according to the Daily Mail.
He also asked if he could travel out of state for a hearing in Texas on Sept. 3, though details of the case were unclear.
Drew Barrymore’s accused stalker Chad Michael Busto has a long rap sheet.
Busto was arrested Wednesday after going door-to-door in the actress’ Southampton neighborhood while trying to track her down, according to law enforcement sources.
The scare came two days after he rushed the stage at an event hosted by the “Charlie’s Angels” star at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan — prompting a bodyguard to stop him. The star was then escorted offstage by “The Sex Lives of College Girls” star Reneé Rapp.
Busto allegedly showed up on Barrymore’s doorstep and was arrested on Wednesday. GC Images
While storming the stage, Busto yelled, “Drew Barrymore!,” according to a TikTok recording of the awkward moment.
“Oh God, huh? Hi!” Barrymore replied.
“You know who I am. I need to see you sometime when you’re in New York,” Busto said.
The accused stalker stormed the stage at an event organized by the actress earlier this week. Tiktok / vidsofceleb
Busto has been arrested in Georgia, Minnesota, Florida and California for disorderly conduct, indecent exposure, trespassing and other crimes, according to the Santa Monica Daily Press.
He allegedly also had an obsession with Amber Heard and was allegedly banned from online fan forums, several reports claim.
Busto has a long criminal record.John Roca
He is due back in court in Southampton on September 12.
Additional reporting by Larry Celona
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