Keith Webster faces up to seven years in prison for allegedly driving his Subaru into a security gate at Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s East Hampton home.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé suffered a major security breach at their East Hampton estate, and now the perpetrators are facing punishment.
On July 17, 63-year-old Bronx resident Keith Webster drove his green 2026 Subaru at high speed through a mechanical safety barrier.
The accident caused significant property damage, estimated at more than $1,500.
The incident occurred around 12:50 p.m. ET when security personnel monitoring surveillance spotted the vehicle approaching at a dangerous speed before impact.
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According to ABC News, the criminal complaint details the entire incident from a security perspective.
He watched as the car hit the gate and continued on to the venue before immediately alerting his partner and rushing to intercept the vehicle.
After the driver stopped, the security personnel closed the door and prevented the occupants from getting out of the car until the police arrived at the scene.
Webster was detained by private security until East Hampton Village police took him into custody.
The charges Webster faces carry serious legal consequences.
He was hit with second-degree criminal mischief, a felony, and third-degree criminal trespass.
In New York, a second-degree criminal mischief conviction typically results in one to seven years in prison, depending on the circumstances and prior criminal history.
Prosecutors typically seek maximum penalties for property damage exceeding $1,500 to send a message about the seriousness of such violations.
Webster entered a not guilty plea at his first court appearance and is scheduled to return to court on July 29, 2026.
Judge Steven Tekulsky issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting Webster from contacting Jay-Z or Beyoncé or approaching their properties under any circumstances.
The order is standard protection in cases where there is a potential threat to a celebrity’s home and its occupants.
