Since 2020, the Glendale Police Dept. has received multiple reports of sexual battery incidents at a local business. These disturbing reports point to Marcello Tagliente, the owner and instructor of MGT Insurance, located in the 600 block of W. Broadway, as the alleged perpetrator of these offenses.

Victims allege that Tagliente would lure them into his office under the guise of assisting his insurance students in preparing for licensure exams. Once alone, he is reported to have sexually battered these students, including several young women in their 20s.

Following a thorough investigation in 2020, Tagliente was arrested by Glendale Police Dept. detectives. Since his initial arrest, GPD has received three additional reports, all alleging incidents of sexual battery involving Tagliente.

Last week, Tagliente has been formally charged with sexual battery. However, the Glendale Police Dept. is actively seeking any additional victims who may have suffered similar experiences.

If anyone has been a victim of sexual battery they are urged to come forward and contact the Glendale Police Dept. Assaults Bureau at (818) 548-4840. This information is crucial.

The Glendale Police Dept. remains committed to the safety and well-being of its community members, and it is dedicated to holding those responsible for such heinous acts accountable for their actions.