Priest allegedly stalked Conan O'Brien

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- A Boston priest was arrested in New York City for allegedly stalking TV star Conan O'Brien, police told CBS News.

The Rev. David Ajemian was arrested while trying to get into a taping of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."

The Archdiocese of Boston said Ajemian, 46, has been placed on leave.

Still in police custody, Ajemian is accused of sending numerous letters and e-mail messages to O'Brien even after he was warned to stop.

CBS station WBZ said Ajemian allegedly sent the talk-show host threatening notes on parish letterhead and contacted O'Brien's parents.

Ajemian was charged with aggravated stalking and harassment and could face up to a year in prison if convicted.

An NBC spokesman told CBS News O'Brien wasn't commenting on the incident.