Shelton Gym Worker Accused Of Stalking, Harassing Teen

SHELTON, CT — A Shelton fitness center employee is facing charges of stalking and harassment in a case involving a 17-year-old girl, the Shelton Police Department said Saturday.

The accused perpetrator, 27-year-old Justin Negron, was able to obtain the minor's cell phone number through the fitness centers' database, according to police.

The alleged harassment began on March 15, when Negron initially called the girl from the fitness center's work phone asking if she would be interested in a membership and personal training. When she declined, Negron is accused of sending the girl a series of texts from his personal phone number, which became sexual in nature.

Negron also tried to make several FaceTime video calls to the girl, who declined the calls, according to police. He continued to try to get in contact with the girl until Monday, when she and her guardian gathered all the evidence and filed a complaint with Shelton police.

A Shelton officer attempted to speak to Negron, who refused to cooperate in the investigation, police said. Ultimately, a warrant was issued for Negron's arrest, and Negron turned himself in on Thursday.

Negron was arrested and charged with stalking in the second degree and harassment in the second degree, according to police. He was placed on a $25,000 court-set bond and appeared at Derby Superior Court Friday.