
(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — A Lake County, Indiana Sheriff’s deputy is facing a felony charge for allegedly stalking his ex-girlfriend.
Indiana State Police say they were contacted in early July by the Lake County Sheriff regarding alleged criminal activity by a deputy.
Police say in a press release they were looking into an allegation that a deputy had used police resources to stalk and harass an ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child.
Deputy Nicholas Katalinic allegedly made false statements to the Lake County 9-1-1 Center in order to determine the woman’s location and used a law enforcement computer program to get her information.
State police say he made several unwanted phone calls to the woman, making specific references about her location and about the well-being of their child.
He’s charged with felony stalking and misdemeanor harassment.
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