A Lake Orion man already facing charges from a violent December 2025 assault is now accused of stalking the same victim while out on bond, according to officials. Jess Anthony Vettraino, 44, was arraigned Friday on a felony aggravated-stalking warrant after investigators said he sent communications to the woman despite an active personal protection order barring contact.
New Charge Follows Months-Old Assault Case
According to CBS News, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said Vettraino allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend outside her home in December 2025, an incident that a surveillance camera recorded. He was charged in that case with assault with intent to murder, attempted first-degree home invasion, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, the outlet reported. CBS News also reported that he was arrested at his Lake Orion home after prosecutors authorized the later aggravated-stalking warrant.
At the time of that initial arrest, Vettraino's bond was set at $250,000 with a 10% provision before a judge agreed to raise it to $500,000 cash, FOX 2 Detroit reported. MLive reported that mlive.com was the source for that earlier filing, in which Vettraino, then 43, was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in connection with the attack.
Letters and a Device Allegedly Reached the Victim's Home
Investigators said numerous letters and other communications were allegedly delivered to the victim's home despite the active protective order restricting contact, the station reported. Those communications reportedly included an electronic device containing disturbing messages. The victim told investigators the nature and frequency of the communications made her fear for her safety, per the same report.
The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office contacted the sheriff's office about the harassment allegations on Friday, the same day as Vettraino's arraignment, and prosecutors subsequently authorized the felony warrant charging him with aggravated stalking. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said the case involved renewed fear and intimidation for a victim who had endured what he described as a horrific act of violence.
Bond Set at $250,000
A judge set Vettraino's bond at $250,000 cash or surety following Friday's arraignment.
Separately, FOX 2 Detroit reported on the same underlying assault case, identifying the alleged victim as the mother of Vettraino's child and describing the attack as involving a dozen punches to her face along with kicking and hair-dragging. The victim's friend, Tayler Adams, told the station the woman suffered a broken nose requiring reconstruction and needed stitches beneath her left eye.
How Michigan's Protection Orders Work
Oakland County's circuit court explains that a personal protection order can shield someone from being hit, threatened, harassed or stalked, and that a current or former dating relationship is among the bases for requesting a domestic PPO against an adult, according to Oakland County Circuit Court. That general guidance does not speak to the specifics of the allegations against Vettraino, and it remains unclear how the pending charges in either case will ultimately be resolved.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence can reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
