Police said they started their investigation on July 29, after they received a report from a victim that a tracking device was found on a vehicle. In August , they said they responded to another call from the victim. This time, a tracker was found on a stuffed teddy bear. The victim told troopers that he believed year-old Jessica Benoit was responsible for the trackers. Troopers learned that Benoit had been previously in a relationship with the victim.
According to the arrest warrant, she used the name of another person when she went online to register the tracking devices. By Oct. On Nov. State police said that too was registered by Benoit.
In addition to electronic stalking, Benoit was charged with criminal impersonation and third-degree identity theft. Skip to content. Get News In Your Inbox. Podcast: How We Got Here. Election Results. Virginia Interactive Results. Presidential Election Map. First Alert Weather Blog. Dress For The Weather. Medical Monday. Managing Your Mental Health. On Your Side. Acts of Kindness. What's New. VMHC Podcast.
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