North Bay Man Convicted Of Criminal Threats Against Ex-Girlfriend

NORTH BAY, CA — A Solano County Superior Court jury found a Sonoma County man guilty Wednesday of making criminal threats against his ex-girlfriend, a Vallejo woman, and annoying her with telephone calls, according to the Solano County District Attorney's Office. In a case first investigated by the Vallejo Police Department, the DA's Office said Joe Albert Silva, 47, called the victim 50-60 times June 11, 2018, with his demeanor ranging from tearful at times to aggressive hostile and threatening.

"[Silva] repeatedly threatened to ram his truck through her house because the victim did not want to get back together," county prosecutors said. "The victim pleaded with him not to do it, stating that she was at the house with her daughters. The defendant replied that he would do it anyway. The Defendant repeatedly stated that she would not get away with calling the police on him. The victim was in sustained fear and called the police."

The case against Silva was investigated by Vallejo police Officer Jason Bahou and prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Roopa Krishna.

Silva was arrested Oct. 5 in Sonoma County on a warrant for his arrest out of Solano County, jail booking records show.

Prior to the incident June 11, Silva and the victim were in a romantic relationship for 2-3 years and previously lived together for a period of time.

"[Silva] previously physically assaulted her on at least two occasions, causing injuries that required treatment at the hospital," prosecutors said. "The defendant also had a prior history of vandalizing her property and threatening to kill the victim."

Silva is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 4 in Solano County Superior Court.

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