Top Chenoweth aide arrested on stalking charge in Reno

The woman made a citizen's arrest Saturday night of Gregory Peek, 33, alleging he followed her for many miles in a car, and made inappropriate comments and lewd actions.

Peek is Chenoweth's legislative director in Washington, D.C. He previously worked for former Rep. Barbara Vucanovich, R-Nev., who served from 1982 to 1996.

Peek was booked into the Washoe County Jail on a stalking charge and later released. Jail officials said Sunday that they couldn't comment on his status since he no longer was in custody.

The woman obtained the license plate of his rental car and phoned police. A subsequent investigation led police to his location in Reno.

Peek was arrested after the woman signed a criminal complaint alleging his actions and erratic driving caused her to feel fearful, intimidated and harassed, police said.

A police spokesman said Sunday that further details of the case would not be released until detectives returned to work Monday morning.

Chenoweth was in Paris for a conference and unavailable for comment, said spokesman Graham Paterson.

Peek and Chenoweth visited Southern California last week on behalf of a Republican candidate, Paterson added.

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