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Retired Firefighter Can't Stay Away From Madonna

092210madonna.jpg "His love for Madonna went over the borderline," says the Post, reporting on a 59-year-old retired firefighter who was arrested for showing up outside Madonna's Upper West Side apartment twice in four days. Robert Linhart decorated his SUV in signs reading, "Tell me yes or no, " and, "If it's yes, my dream will come true. If it's no, I will go. XXX." The answer was no, but, instead of leaving on his own, he had to be handcuffed and dragged to the 20th Precinct station.

Linhart was charged with disorderly conduct, making graffiti, possessing a graffiti instrument and resisting arrest, as well as criminal weapons possession after cops found pocket knives on him. Police also found evidence that Linhart had taken his stalking act on tour, including a sign saying he had seen her in Prague and tour guide of Paris (Madonna played in both cities in 2009). However, his presence must have been somewhat flattering for the star, as apparently New Yorkers can barely recognize her anymore.

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  • robingee

    He's obsessed with her NOW? Not 20 years ago?

  • Wza

    It was her rare Michigan/NY British accent that won him over.

  • hotstepper

    he's totally getting paid by Madonna to do this stalker bit.

  • schadenfreudian mensch

    Open your heart, I'll make you love me

    It's not that hard, if you just turn the key

    Don't try to run I can keep up with you

    Nothing can stop me from tryin', you've got to

    Open your heart to me, baby

    I'll hold the lock and you hold the key

    Open your heart to me, darlin'

    I'll give you love if you, you turn the key

  • Tower18

    He was charged with making graffiti and possession of a graffiti instrument for painting his own SUV? Nice trumped up charges, NYPD.

  • Guest

    Pocket knives are illegal in this city? That's insane. Are we not allowed to defend ourselves against criminals whatsoever? Insane!

    And what the hell is a graffiti instrument?

  • Bear At A Picnic Table

    Kill it! Kill it!

  • JenChungsBaby

    He only has hose for her.

  • Angelheaded Hipster

    i wouldn't bang madonna with a 59-year old deranged retired firefighter's dick

  • MidC Frank

    Obvious case of too much "smoke inhalation".

  • fuboy

    Is that kind of like beer goggles, only you see what was there twenty five years ago?

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