Reality television personalities Madison Wyborny and Leah Peters contacted the Los Angeles Police Department after an unhoused individual trespassed onto their property in Los Angeles. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, was documented by both stars on their Instagram Stories, sparking conversation about safety and the ongoing homelessness crisis in the city.
Late-Night Security Alert
According to law enforcement sources speaking to TMZ, the LAPD responded to a trespassing call at the residence shared by Wyborny and Peters at approximately 1:20am on Wednesday. The suspect was reportedly observed entering the property through a gate and was later seen on an upstairs balcony. Following the police response, the individual was detained and subsequently released without being taken into custody.
Social Media Documentation
Leah Peters, a 28-year-old former contestant on Big Brother 26, posted a screenshot from their Ring camera footage to her Instagram Story. The image showed a Black male suspect wrapped in a white blanket. Peters captioned the post with a tone of ironic humour, writing: 'Waking up in the middle of the night to a homeless person coming to camp out in your backyard ahahaha LA s*** woo'.
Madison Wyborny, 27, who rose to fame on the inaugural season of Netflix's Too Hot To Handle, shared a video clip of police officers surveying the property. The footage showed officers walking up and down the driveway as they assessed the situation. Wyborny's caption read: 'I love LA (constantly in a state of fear) (don't worry we're fine)'.
Reality TV Backgrounds
Madison Wyborny joined the popular Netflix dating series Too Hot To Handle during its first season in 2020. The show, hosted by a virtual assistant named Lana, places attractive adults together in a house while forbidding any form of sexual contact or intimacy, with prize money being deducted for each rule violation. Wyborny entered in episode six and was eliminated by episode eight.
Leah Peters appeared on the 26th season of Big Brother, which aired from July to October 2024. The Miami, Florida native worked as a VIP cocktail server before entering the reality television world. Peters became the tenth contestant evicted from the house on day 73 of the competition. The series follows Houseguests living in complete isolation from the outside world within a specially constructed home equipped with continuous audio and video surveillance.
Broader Context of Los Angeles Homelessness
This incident occurs against the backdrop of Los Angeles's persistent homelessness crisis, which has been a contentious political issue for years. According to analysis by Cal Matters in July, homeless-related arrests have increased significantly following the US Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson.
The ruling fundamentally altered California's approach to homelessness by permitting cities to enforce comprehensive bans on public camping, even in circumstances where no shelter accommodation is available. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass publicly criticised the Grants Pass decision, describing it as 'disappointing' and committing to prioritise housing solutions over enforcement measures.
Despite this stated policy direction, homelessness-related arrests in Los Angeles increased by 68 percent following the Supreme Court ruling. It is important to note that not all these arrests resulted in incarceration, with many classified as 'noncustodial arrests' where individuals are released at the scene without being taken to jail.
\nThe trespassing incident involving Wyborny and Peters highlights the complex intersection of celebrity culture, personal security concerns, and systemic social challenges within urban environments like Los Angeles.
