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Jamie Lynn Pap Pinched for Stalking

A celeb photog who's been snapping Jamie Lynn Spears and her baby daddy Casey Aldridge down South has gotten popped for stalking -- even though if this happened in LA or NYC, he'd just be one of the pap pack.

Edwin Merino was arrested yesterday on charges of stalking J-L and Casey in Liberty, Mississippi. He says he was at least a couple hundred feet away when he was shooting them, but cops still nabbed him at the gas station where he was shooting.

He posted bond and is skedded to appear in court next week.

Tags: Casey Aldridge, CaseyAldridge, jamie lynn spears, JamieLynnSpears

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76. Ah hahahahahaha................I love it. Finally!!!! You're gonna find out that you don't pull that sh*t in small towns. In a small town, everyone is like family, and you don't mess with small-town families. Come on, TMZ, time to man up. If you want to keep putting your silly, snarky nothing stories on here about Jamie Lynn and Casey, you're going to have to send one of your own urchins down there. The next one might not be lucky enough to only be arrested. Sounds like they've had enough.

Posted at 1:51PM on Jun 5th 2008 by TMZhires13yearolds

77. Because she's in Liberty MS she's immune to attention and paparazzi? I think not. She chose her lifestyle, and the paps are part of that lifestyle. Granted, I think they get too close and there's too many of them, but really, stalking? For once, I'm on the paps side. Hell, if Uma's creepy stalker can get off (um, as in not charged off-get your mind out of the gutter LOL), then this guy will get his 15 minutes of fame for being the guy that got popped in Oshkosh.

Posted at 2:22PM on Jun 5th 2008 by FlamingoNut

78. She's immune from malicious, unwanted "attention" from this lowlife stalker. As former Supreme Court Justice Powell said, she has the right to be left alone-whether some envious, internet quidnuncs like it or not.

Posted at 2:41PM on Jun 5th 2008 by live free; die, paps

79. This is what happens when parents pimp out their kids. So I can't see why they complain. Technically since she is legally still a minor that is it kind of creepy for paps to take her picture in a stalkish manner. But then again Jamie Lynn has brought this scrutiny upon herself.

Posted at 3:04PM on Jun 5th 2008 by chicken stripper

80. LoL this is a funny read. I really like Louisiana! I have enjoyed myself everytime I have traveled to their capitol city - Baton Rouge. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University has a very nice campus and has impressive sports teams. Their museums are terrific. Their clubs were fun. The restaurants serve terrific food - better than anything I have eaten in New York City, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco or Los Angeles. Actor Paul Newman and his actress wife Joanne Woodward used to own a house there. Louisiana has terrific open spaces. They have interesting homes. They have family entertainment - and more coming. They could use a few more upscale department stores like Bloomingdales, etc. - but who cares when you can just reach for another pair of shorts and a sleeveless top on any hot day. Mississippi is similar to Louisiana. If there were more black business persons out there - I would happily shop at their stores (I am white). The way some of you put down Jaime Lynn and Louisiana is ridiculous. By now it should be evident to most people that at this crossroad in Jaime's life, she has chosen to be a simple wife and mother - she is not choosing to be a pop star nor your child's role model. Get over your own disappointment. As for the paparat - he got what he deserved. Kudos to the Mississippi police agency that doled out some of their southern hospitality. It won't take long now for other celebrities yearning for privacy to buy homes in Mississippi if the police response is this swift and stern.

Posted at 3:41PM on Jun 5th 2008 by Anne

81. She has taken herself out of the public eye. She is not putting herself out there for the publicity, she's just trying to live. In this case its definitely stalking. Stalking Definition: the willful, malicious, or repeated following or harassing of another individual,

Posted at 10:07AM on Jun 6th 2008 by Geez...

82. so what jamie lynn stop act like cry baby stop complain too much whatever what a white trash losers bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:18PM on Jun 5th 2008 by NLO

83. It's true that being "stalked" by paps comes with the territory for those who are famous.

But the paps also have to accept the reality of their chosen profession, as well. If you're going to stalk someone, then you have to be prepared to be arrested for doing so.

Boo hoo to Edwin Merino. I hope they throw the book at him.

In my opinion, he should be given a jail term, although the one who really deserves jail is Harvey Levin.

Posted at 3:58PM on Jun 5th 2008 by Live by the sword, die by the sword.

84. 22. I think they need to post a picture of the guy who chases 17 year old girls around the country.
Put his picture on the news 24 hours a day and make him a celebrity.
Then, have him followed night and day, by others like him, constantly shooting pictures of him--at the store, getting gas, tying his shoe, etc.
Come on TMZ...What does this guy look like?
Posted at 9:24AM on Jun 5th 2008 by JM

Hear hear, JM!

Of course, Harvey is such a hypocrite that I doubt he'll want the same kind of negative scrutiny on the people who do his dirty work as he puts on the people he harasses.

Posted at 4:02PM on Jun 5th 2008 by Let's put the 24x7 cam on Harvey

85. Looks like Jamie Lynn is geared up to be just like big sis' Brit.

Posted at 4:33PM on Jun 5th 2008 by Bryan Wynn

86. I know we support Harvey and the paps every time we come to this site. So now I have a proposal for Harvey:

How about if you and all of your paps allow yourselves to be chained up in a public cage. Then, surround the cage with cameras that run 24 by 7, and whose video we can see here on TMZ. Let the general public come to give you a piece of our minds. We should be allowed to throw things at you all, as well, such as garbage, excrement, etc.

If you do that, I and lots of people will come here, and I promise to buy products every day from all of your advertisers. The hit count on this site will be astronomical, and you'll make tons of money.

Posted at 4:16PM on Jun 5th 2008 by A modest proposal

87. 83. so what jamie lynn stop act like cry baby stop complain too much whatever what a white trash losers bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted at 4:18PM on Jun 5th 2008 by NLO

Hey, let's turn some paps loose on you, NLO! And then let's watch you driving to the store, pumping gas, mowing your lawn, and things like that. And when photos and videos of you are posted for all the world to see, let's continually trash you and your family and make fun of the place where you live.

And let's do this all the time, so that you are constantly aware of these pushy, rude, creepy people photographing your every move.

I wonder how long it will be before you'll be bawling like a baby to the police.

Posted at 4:31PM on Jun 5th 2008 by You can dish it out, but you can't take it.

88. 85. Looks like Jamie Lynn is geared up to be just like big sis' Brit.
Posted at 4:33PM on Jun 5th 2008 by Bryan Wynn

Oh, really?

Britney: seeks out publicity everywhere she goes.
Jamie Lynn: tries to avoid publicity

Britney: chooses to live a celebrity's life in L.A.
Jamie Lynn: chooses to live in a small town, far away from the "action"

Britney: has serious emotional problems.
Jamie Lynn: seems to be down to earth and sane.

Britney: not very smart
Jamie Lynn: seems to be a lot smarter than her big sister

Britney: dresses and acts like a slut in public (showing crotch, etc.)
Jamie Lynn: dresses and behaves modestly

Britney: has been in several traffic accidents
Jamie Lynn: hasn't had any known traffic accidents

etc. ...

Posted at 4:45PM on Jun 5th 2008 by Oh yeah?

89. THAT PAPS IS JUST TOO LUCKY THAT ALL HE GOT WAS ARRESTED! LOL!! THIS IS LOUISIANA. WE FOR SURE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN. HE'S LUCKY HE DIDN'T GET FED TO BIG AL. THAT WOULD HAVE ONLY BEEN A SNACK. THEN WHEN THE REST OF THE PAPS CAME LOOKING, THEY WOULD HAVE HAD A FEAST! YUM YUM!!!

Posted at 5:51PM on Jun 5th 2008 by BIG AL

90. 87. If Jamie-Lynn and Casey think things are bad with the paps now... just wait. they have done gone and opened a can of whoop-ass on themselves. Paps from ALL over the country will descend on them. I hope they can make Casey talk again. I love hearing his banjo boy accent.
Posted at 5:31PM on Jun 5th 2008 by Mark

Hey, arrest each and every one of 'em when they show up.

Posted at 5:48PM on Jun 5th 2008 by Help I'm a rock

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