Gallup man nabbed for stalking ex-wife

Staff Report

GALLUP — A 49-year-old Gallup man was arrested on Thursday for reportedly stalking his ex-wife following an appearance in court concerning a restraining order.

At 4:23 p.m., Sharlene Martinez flagged down a Gallup police officer in the Albertson's parking lot. According to a police report, Martinez said her ex-boyfriend followed her into the Mustang Central gas station, stared her down and yelled at her.

The incident followed a court date involving the pair in district court. The officer located Robert Martinez driving a red truck behind California Market on Aztec Street. Robert Martinez reportedly told the officer Sharlene Martinez's boyfriend approached him and punched one of his vehicle's windows.

After examining the vehicle, officers found no hand marks or any indication that the window had been damaged.

District Attorney Karl Gillson arrived at the location and reportedly told officers that Robert Martinez recently had a restraining order filed against him. Gillson authorized Robert Martinez's arrest on charges of aggravated stalking and restraining order violation.

Martinez's vehicle was towed and taken into evidence at the Gallup Police Department.