According to recent police records, Stewart was taken into custody on charges of obstruction of a law enforcement officer and loitering/prowling. Currently, she remains in jail with bail set at $4,000, as reported by TMZ. The charge of loitering/prowling specifically relates to being present in a public or private space without a clear purpose, particularly in a manner that appears suspicious or potentially criminal.
This latest incident marks Stewart’s second arrest in recent weeks. Her previous encounter with law enforcement in early March involved a speeding violation, which her lawyer, Stephen Morris, subsequently had dropped. Morris has been vocal about what he perceives as unfair online targeting following the widespread circulation of her arrest photograph.
The circumstances surrounding her initial arrest were relatively mundane – Stewart was reportedly en route to a friend’s birthday celebration. However, the aftermath of her first viral mugshot has been anything but ordinary. She has experienced a significant increase in campus recognition, despite her expressed desire to avoid such attention.
The explosion of online interest has manifested in an overwhelming flood of direct messages. Stewart has been inundated with hundreds of texts ranging from awkward pickup lines to bizarre bail offers from complete strangers. Some messages have been so unusual that they’ve become fodder for internet humor, such as one particularly memorable line: “Love is fast, let’s move fast.”
Despite the sudden surge of attention, Stewart remains remarkably grounded. She has consistently maintained that she has no interest in pursuing internet stardom, instead hoping to move past this unexpected chapter of her life and avoid further complications.
Her family, particularly her mother, appears concerned about the potential long-term implications of this unexpected fame. The viral nature of her mugshot and subsequent arrests could potentially impact her future opportunities and personal reputation.
Stewart’s social media presence has also been significantly affected by this viral moment. Her Instagram account has grown to over 10,000 followers, with users constantly commenting on her now-famous mugshot. The internet’s reaction has been a mix of humor, admiration, and curiosity.
Social media comments have ranged from playful observations like “There’s not a camera she doesn’t love” to more hyperbolic statements such as “She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment.” One particularly witty comment about her second arrest read, “The first time was so nice, she had to do it twice.”
Moving forward, Stewart has expressed a desire to “slow down” and avoid becoming a recurring headline. She seems determined to navigate this unexpected fame with a sense of humor and perspective, hoping that this chapter will soon be behind her.