Friday, January 16, 2009

Officer James Stafford Will Stand Trial for Stalking

BOULDER, Colo.

A Lafayette police officer will stand trial on charges of stalking his ex-girlfriend.

James Edward Stafford plead not guilty Thursday to charges of stalking, felony harassment, criminal mischief related to domestic violence and official misconduct. That last charge comes from allegations that he ticketed his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend last summer and then sent her a text message that said, "Your boyfriend just received a ticket, ha ha."

The 34-year-old officer is on unpaid leave. His attorney declined to comment and says Stafford would not answer questions. Trial is set for June 22.

Stafford also is accused of sending his ex text messages indicating he was watching her at a restaurant where she worked.

Information from: Daily Camera, http://www.thedailycamera.com

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