Hartselle Man Accused of Stalking Ex-Girlfriend with GPS Tracker

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A 52-year-old Hartselle man has been charged with first-degree electronic stalking after allegedly placing a GPS tracking device on his ex-girlfriend's vehicle. Brannon Roy Bray was indicted by a Morgan County grand jury in December 2024 and is scheduled for arraignment this month. Two other felony stalking cases involving different defendants are also pending in the county.

Why it matters

Stalking and domestic violence cases involving the use of surveillance technology have become increasingly common, raising concerns about privacy, personal safety, and the need for stronger laws to protect victims. This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing these types of crimes in the Hartselle community.

The details

According to court records, Bray was charged with first-degree electronic stalking on September 12, 2024 after Hartselle police discovered a GPS tracking device on the victim's vehicle during a harassment call. Investigators later determined the device belonged to Bray. First-degree electronic stalking is a Class C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

• Bray was charged with first-degree electronic stalking on September 12, 2024.
• Bray was indicted by a Morgan County grand jury in December 2024.
• Bray is scheduled to be arraigned this month.

What’s next

Bray is scheduled to be arraigned this month on the first-degree electronic stalking charge. Two other felony stalking cases involving different defendants are also pending in Morgan County, with one defendant scheduled for a jury trial in August and the other having a hearing scheduled for April on a motion to remove GPS monitoring.