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Beyoncé and Jay-Z's East Hampton home gate damaged after man crashes through

A witness saw Keith Jonathan Webster drive at "a high rate of speed up the driveway" before crashing into the gate of the couple's East Hampton home, causing significant damage to the gate.

Published July 18, 2026, 12:05 AM
Updated July 18, 2026, 1:17 AM3.3K
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z's East Hampton home gate damaged after man crashes through

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A man crashed into Beyoncé and Jay-Z's wooden gate outside their East Hampton home on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

According to the police report obtained by Fox News Digital, the man was identified as Keith Jonathan Webster, 63, and he resides in the Bronx. Webster was charged with a felony criminal mischief in the second degree, and a misdemeanor for criminal trespass in the third degree.

Per the police report, Beyoncé and Jay-Z's front gate suffered "significant front end damage." A witness saw Webster driving at "a high rate of speed up the driveway" and did not stop until he broke the gate down and was on the celebrity couple's driveway.

Jay-Z and Beyonce sitting down and smiling at the camera

A man crashed through the front gate of Jay-Z and Beyoncé's East Hampton home Wednesday, police said. (Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images)

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Webster's vehicle was impounded and kept as evidence. The report stated that he was transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital after revealing an injury while he was being processed. After Webster went to the hospital, he was released back into police custody.

Beyonce and Jay-Z smiling

Beyoncé and Jay-Z own a home in East Hampton. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

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According to the East Hampton Press, Webster had his arraignment on Thursday. Justice Steven Tekulsky issued a stay-away order of protection, banning the 63-year-old from attempting to contact Beyoncé or Jay-Z. The outlet stated that Webster appeared "disorientated" during the arraignment and was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital’s mental health facility to be evaluated. 

Aerial view of Beyonce and Jay-Z house

Aerial view of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's house. (Hampton Pix)

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Detective Sergeant Jennifer Dunn said that Webster's motive is still under investigation and she shared that he does not have a criminal record, per the East Hampton Press.

Bey and Jay-Z

It is unclear if Beyoncé and Jay-Z were home at the time of the incident. (Getty Images)

It is unclear whether Beyoncé and Jay-Z were home at the time of the incident. Fox News Digital has reached out to the couple for comment.

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Janelle Ash is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital covering Hollywood, celebrity culture and breaking entertainment news through exclusive reporting, interviews and in-depth storytelling.

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