UFPD Arrests Man for Stalking

Steven David Shahan, 54, was arrested Tuesday night and charged with aggravated stalking.  

University of Florida Police Department (UFPD) Officer Victor Beguiristain reported that a text message showed the victim telling Shahan to leave her alone and that she wants nothing to do with him. 

Shahan responded over text, “That’s why I want to knock your head off and call you every fucking name under the sun.” 

The victim reported that last week Shahan threatened to kill her and told her he wished she was dead.  

While the victim was in the hospital for a confidential reason, Shahan showed up to her room without her consent. Shahan reportedly looked at the victim like he wanted to harm her. 

Nursing staff called for security, and Shahan fled the scene. Shahan was arrested a day later. 

Shahan and the victim only resided together because Shahan refused to leave when she asked. 

In June 2022, Shahan was arrested for drug possession after choking the victim, but she chose not to press charges. 

Shahan has no bond pending a pretrial detention motion by the State Attorney’s Office.