Crime & Safety

West Hartford Woman, 32, Accused Of Stalking Teen From Glastonbury She Met In Theater Group: Warrant

In all, the woman is facing a trio of charges, records show.

A 32-year-old West Hartford woman is accused of stalking a Glastonbury teen, a warrant says.
A 32-year-old West Hartford woman is accused of stalking a Glastonbury teen, a warrant says. (Tim Jensen/Patch )

GLASTONBURY, CT — A 32-year-old woman from West Hartford is facing a trio of charges out of Glastonbury amid accusations she stalked a minor.

She met the 17-year-old at an out-of-town community theater group, according to a warrant.

The arrestee, identified as Sara Ballard, sent inappropriate images and text messages to the teen, according to a warrant. She also continued to appear at locations where the teen was present after the teen attempted to discontinue contact with Ballard, according to a warrant.

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Ballard has been charged with harmful communication with a minor, second-degree harassment and third-degree stalking. She posted a $50,000 bond and has an Oct. 5 court date in Manchester, records show.

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