Police reported on Saturday that Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin is now subject to a restraining order.
Authorities attempted to serve the order after it was signed on Friday and they went to the singer’s residence in an affluent area of the north coastal town of Dorado, according to police spokesperson Axel Valencia.
Police haven’t been able to locate him yet, Valencia added.
A note asking for a response was not immediately responded to by Martin’s publicist.
The source of the restraining order request was not immediately clear. Because the order was submitted by Puerto Rico’s domestic violence law, Valencia said he was unable to disclose any additional information.
According to the order, Martin and the other party dated for seven months, according to El Vocero, a newspaper in Puerto Rico. According to the report, they split up two months ago, but the petitioner claims Martin did not accept the split and has been spotted at least three times loitering close to the petitioner’s home.
El Vocero reported that the decision stated, “The petitioner fears for his safety.”
A copy of the order has not been received by AP.
Valencia explained that the order prevents Martin from speaking with or calling the individual who filed it and that a judge would ultimately decide whether to uphold or lift the order at a hearing.
He continued by saying such orders are often implemented for at least a month.
Valencia pointed out that the person who requested the restraining order did not call the police, which would have required the prosecution to decide whether there was sufficient evidence to press charges. Rather, the court received the request directly.
