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"American Idol" contestant Cecil Ray Baker has been arrested and charged for burglarly.
Baker, 20, was arrested last week by the Rockdale Police Department in Texas on the charge of burglary of habitation, the department confirmed to Fox News. The Season 19 competitor was booked in the Milam County Jail and released on a $15,000 bond.
Baker's arrest comes just days after he was eliminated from the ABC singing competition series.
According to an affidavit obtained by Fox News, Baker is accused of entering the home of his ex-girlfriend named Mariah Lopez. Lopez alleged to police that Baker forced his way into her home after she refused to let her see her child, who he believes is his.
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Cecil Ray Baker, 20, was arrested for burglary of habitation in Texas over the weekend. (ABC/Eric McCandless)
Lopez claimed Baker gained entry into her residence by forcing his way "through her locked back door by ripping it open and pushing her out of his way," the affidavit states.
Lopez further alleged to authorities that Baker "struck her in the face with a palm heel strike causing her pain, redness and swelling on the left cheek of her face," the document continues.
She claims he left after he struck her in the face. Police located Baker upon learning from his sister that he relocated to Cameron, Texas. Baker's sister backed up most of Lopez's claims to police.
Cecil Ray Baker was booked in the Milam County jail following his arrest. He has since been released. (Milam County Sheriff's Office)
The charge of burgarly of habitation is a second-degree felony in the state.
The "American Idol" contestant was eliminated during last week's episode.
On Sunday, Lopez took to TikTok with a video detailing alleged abuse she's experienced at the hands of Baker.
"My daughter and I are happy, safe and healthy," text from her TikTok video reads over a photo of her and her infant daughter.
"I’ve had enough. This is why victims never come forward bc y’all try so hard to tear them down. #dobetter #bebetter," she wrote.
In the video, Lopez shares alleged screenshots with a friend who claims to have witnessed Baker previously "lay his hands" on her.
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"There were times where it was hard to leave," text over images of bruises on her body reads.
"The truth will eventually come out. But in all honesty I just hope that you decide to do better. I hope one day that you change and hold yourself accountable for your own actions. I hope one day you can change and flourish into the person that you need to be," Lopez concludes.
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A rep for the show did not immediately return Fox News' request for comment.
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