Caitlin Clark
Man Arrested For Stalking
… Allegedly Despatched Sexual, Threatening Messages
A Texas man is in a world of hassle for allegedly stalking Caitlin Clark … after officers say he contacted the WNBA celebrity with threats and sexually express messages on social media — after which drove to Indianapolis.
55-year-old Michael Lewis was taken into custody and charged with stalking (a Degree 5 felony) in Indianapolis on Sunday … after cops say they traced his exercise to a lodge within the space.
Indianapolis Metropolitan PD says officers first made contact with Lewis final week … and he downplayed the character of the messages — claiming they had been extra fantasy than actuality. He additionally said he was solely in Indianapolis on trip.
Even after he was requested to cease, officers say the messages continued … main legislation enforcement to take swift motion.
Clark herself raised her concern when talking to cops, in accordance with courtroom paperwork obtained by TMZ Sports activities … and mentioned she even adjusted her public look schedule out of concern for her security.
A number of of Lewis’ alleged messages to Clark had been additionally included within the docs … and so they’re disturbing.
A few of them point out being close to CC’s residence … with Lewis allegedly stating, “been driving round your own home 3x a day..however don’t name the legislation simply but, the publc is allowed to drive by gainbridge..aka Caitlin’s Fieldhouse.”
“im getting tickets. Im sitting behind the bench..and im gonna f em up…watch me….cool down Michael..ur caught in snow,” one other mentioned.
Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears addressed the matter in an announcement Monday … saying, “It takes lots of braveness for ladies to come back ahead in these instances, which is why many do not. In doing so, the sufferer is setting an instance for all girls who should dwell and work in Indy with out the specter of sexual violence.”
Officers additionally filed a stay-away order and a movement for higher than customary bond.
A Degree 5 felony comes with a sentence of as much as six years and a most superb of $10,000.
