Seaside woman seeks a restraining order against Monterey mayoral candidate Vince Malfitano.

According to a request for a restraining order filed in Monterey County Superior Court on Sept. 1, Monterey mayoral candidate Vince Malfitano harassed a Seaside woman at her workplace

In her request, Jody Compagno Crossman states that she is an acquaintance of the mayoral candidate and is seeking protection because she is “afraid of retaliation and harm.” She is seeking a restraining order mandating that Malfitano stay 100 yards away from her, her vehicle, home and workplace, where the harassment allegedly occurred.

Compagno Crossman’s police statement chronicles what she calls two “disturbing verbal encounters” with Malfitano. In the first incident, the statement outlines how Compagno Crossman, her boyfriend and her sister met with Malfitano at the Starbucks located at the Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey to discuss “Malfitano’s involvement in the management of our family LLC and properties.” Compagno Crossman states that she and her sister began to question Malfitano about “his qualifications, management experience, authority and proposed management responsibilities."

“When we questioned him on these matters, I personally observed Mr. Malfitano become verbally aggressive, hostile and confrontational toward us,” the statement reads. “In my recollection, this was not simply a disagreement or forceful business discussion. I experienced his manner of speaking and behavior as intimidating and verbally abusive.”

Following the Starbucks meeting, Compagno Crossman’s statement to the police states that Malfitano entered her place of work, Compagno’s Deli at approximately 2:30pm on Saturday, Aug. 22. He arrived with one other person, and there were roughly 20 customers present, according to her statement.

Compagno Crossman stated that upon seeing her, Malfitano “became angry and began yelling at her in the crowded business.” According to her account, Compagno Crossman recalled Malfitano saying, “You piece of shit,” and “I am going to sue you for defamation,” and “Everyone knows it’s you,” and that he repeatedly called her “a fucking bitch.” She states that Malfitano moved toward her while yelling but was subsequently calmed down by his companion before leaving.

A hearing is slated for Sept. 22 in Monterey County Superior Court. 

Neither Malfitano nor Compagno Crossman responded to the Weekly's interview requests.