A Washoe County District Court Judge announced her retirement after she allegedly told police she stalked a woman.
Bridget Robb, Washoe County Second Judicial District Court Judge, allegedly began the stalking in May of 2024, according to court documents.
Her victim, an attorney, filed for a Temporary Protective Order on January 12, which was granted on January 16.
The victim says they were stalked around 300 times since May of 2024.
Robb allegedly admitted to police that she was stalking the victim and was jealous of the relationship between the victim and their boyfriend.
Court documents say that the victim's boyfriend had an on-again, off-again relationship with Robb that ended in 2021.
The documents allege that Robb was asked multiple times to stop, but did not, and that the victim's boyfriend spoke with Robb on the phone, asking her to stop.
Robb allegedly stalked the victim at a rental house, the streets around the rental house, her Pilates class, and multiple restaurants.
The victim said Robb made her feel “terrorized, frightened, intimidated, harassed and fearful for my safety,” in the court documents, and that they invested almost $15,000 in security and alarm systems at a rental home and then a new home.
A police report was filed on December 30 of last year.
Police then allegedly caught Robb driving by the victim's Pilates class on January 5 and again on January 7.
The next hearing over the Temporary Protective Order is set for February 13.
Robb announced she will retire from her position effective February 6, and will withdraw her candidacy for Department 10, according to a statement she released on Thursday.
In the statement, Robb said, "After careful consideration, I have made the decision to retire from my position as a Judge in the Second Judicial District Court for Washoe County, effective February 6. In addition, I am withdrawing my candidacy for the Second Judicial District Court for Washoe County, Department 10.
Serving the people of Washoe County has been an honor and a responsibility I have taken seriously throughout my time on the bench. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served, for the dedication of my colleagues, and for the hardworking court staff who strive each day to ensure the fair administration of justice. At this time, I believe stepping away from my judicial role and the election is in the best interest of the court, my family, and the community. I ask for respect and understanding for all involved during this transition.
I remain committed to the values of integrity, fairness, and public service, and I thank the Washoe County community for the trust placed in me."
