Denver Meteorologist's Life Threatened by Stalker, Questions DA's Handling of Case

Stalker's Persistent Harassment

• 🎯 A Denver meteorologist, Kylie Bearse, has been targeted by a 69-year-old viewer for over three years.
• ✉️ The harassment began with social media messages, escalated to the stalker showing up at events, and then obtaining her personal phone number.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The stalker falsely claimed to be Kylie's husband and harassed her family and friends.

Restraining Orders and Repeated Violations

• ⚖️ Kylie obtained a temporary restraining order in 2023, which the stalker violated over 50 times in two months.
• 📜 A permanent restraining order was issued in January 2024, leading to 18 months of quiet.
• ⚠️ However, the stalker resumed his actions in September 2024, following Kylie home from work.

Incident at the Garage and 911 Call

• 🚗 The stalker used his truck to block Kylie in her garage, trapping her.
• 🚪 After she managed to get inside her house, he went to the front door and began ringing the doorbell.
• 🐶 Kylie was able to call 911, grab her dog, and escape through the back, meeting a police officer in a park.

Legal Disconnect and DA's Decision

• 🚨 The stalker was arrested for what officers initially called felony stalking.
• 📉 However, the DA's office decided not to pursue felony charges, downgrading it to a misdemeanor for violating a protection order.
• ❓ Kylie and her legal team are questioning the DA's decision, particularly the justification that an 18-month gap between incidents meant it wasn't "repeated" stalking.
• 🗣️ The meteorologist expressed that the DA's "judgment call" is putting her life in danger.

Ongoing Safety Concerns

• 🏠 Due to the lack of perceived safety and the stalker's release on a low bond with no restrictions, Kylie has been forced to move out of her home.
• 📰 Efforts were made to reach the Denver DA's office for comment on their decision-making process.