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Trouble was brewing for one overzealous fan when Taylor Swift rolled into town earlier this week. The police knew that a stalker who traveled to the pop princess’ sold-out show had been cooking up sinister schemes online.
The 34-year-old man, armed with a ticket in hand, was hoping to get up close at Swift’s highly anticipated concert, but his digital track record turned up red flags for authorities. Prior posts allegedly slandered both Swift and her beau Travis with threatening undertones.
The scene inside was set for an electric evening of euphoric fan adoration, but the officers remained at a high level of preparedness. He started toward the entrance of the venue when an investigation proved swift. Further digging uncovered alarming insights into his fixation. With safety paramount, there was no recourse but arrest.
A court order now keeps the detained devotee away from the star and her supporters. The Eras Tour rolls on uninterrupted for its devoted disciples, packed to the brim with close to 60,000 screaming Swifties. Unlike the apprehended outsider, these true believers expressed passionate purple prose through style, dance, and group spirit.
