Police Respond to False 911 Call at Garcelle Beauvais’ Home Involving Her Ex
Garcelle Beauvais.
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Garcelle Beauvais’ Home Targeted in Swatting Incident
Garcelle Beauvais, known for her role in Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, faced a frightening situation at her Los Angeles home on January 25. An anonymous caller falsely claimed to be her ex-boyfriend, stating he was inside her Porter Ranch residence armed with a shotgun, prompting a swift response from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Upon arrival, officers found the home empty and the alleged firearm non-existent, according to LAPD sources. It remains unclear whether Beauvais, 59, was present when law enforcement arrived.
Authorities suspect the call was a case of "swatting," a term defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as the act of placing false emergency calls designed to provoke a heavy police response, potentially leading to chaotic and dangerous situations.
"Swatting is a malicious act that involves reporting false crises at specific locations," the Department noted. "The intent is to incite a significant law enforcement response, which can lead to violence."
This is not the first time Beauvais has been targeted in such a manner. In the summer of 2025, her beach house was also a victim of a swatting incident, which she discussed during an appearance on Radio Andy’s Smith Sisters Live in October 2025.
During that episode, Beauvais recalled having multiple teenagers staying over and describing the panicked moment when her neighbor alerted her to the police presence. "Our street is shut down, and there are FBI cars in front of your house," she was told. The actress expressed her immediate concern, reflecting on the implications of a police response given her identity.
Further recounting the incident, Beauvais described her initial confusion about swatting, which her son Jaid clarified for her. "It’s something that happens to YouTubers or streamers, where someone calls in and says there’s something dangerous at your house," she explained.
The LAPD and a representative for Beauvais have been contacted for comments regarding the incidents.
As Beauvais navigates this unsettling experience, she is set to reprise her role as Ava Denis in Lifetime’s upcoming sequel, Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love, which is scheduled to release on January 31.
