A man faces new charges after police say he continued to stalk and contact two victims while court proceedings related to the original case were underway.
Reno Police say the victims reported receiving multiple threatening text messages from unknown phone numbers, as well as messages and friend requests from various known and unknown social media accounts. The reported contact continued over the course of several months.
During the investigation, detectives developed information indicating Keaton Busch may have been involved in the continued contact. Detectives allege Busch used internet-generated phone numbers and fake social media accounts to continue contacting the victims and engaging in stalking-related behavior.
The investigation resulted in additional charges, including two counts of aggravated stalking, as well as charges for violating a Temporary Protection Order and conditions of release.
On August 3, 2026, Detectives with the Reno Police Department took Busch into custody
without incident.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Reno Police have arrested a man they say stalked a woman over several months after a brief relationship.
Reno Police arrested 26-year-old Keaton Busch in connection with an alleged stalking investigation.
They say the case began in November 2025 after the victim reported ongoing stalking behaviors following a brief relationship with Busch. After the relationship ended, police say the victim reported receiving unwanted phone calls and messages from unknown numbers, along with items including tarot cards being left on their car and at other locations. This continued over the course of several months.
During the investigation, detectives say they developed information suggesting Busch may have been involved in coordinating these acts. Investigators allege that Busch, with the help of a second female suspect, used multiple phone numbers and social media accounts to contact the victim and arrange for items to be left in various locations.
Busch was also reportedly seen near the victim’s vehicle on multiple occasions.
Police saay the victim got a stalking and harassment protection order during the investigation, but detectives say Busch later successfully had the order dismissed by providing fake or misleading information.
Busch was taken into custody at his workplace without incident.
He was arrested and now faces the following charges:
* Stalking (First Offense)
* Violation of a Stalking/Harassment Protection Order
* False Reporting of a Crime
* Forgery of Computer Data
* Uttering a Forged Instrument
* Offering False Evidence
* Perjury
The investigation remains ongoing.
(Reno Police contributed to this report.)
