Not since I stopped tail gating with the boys on Wednesday evenings. I think they were spiking my beer.Tell us the truth.
You've done that before when No One is following.
Not since I stopped tail gating with the boys on Wednesday evenings. I think they were spiking my beer.Tell us the truth.
You've done that before when No One is following.
Don't be so sure. A normal person who gets a little hot about something doesn't usually follow somebody to the extent that this guy did you. I'd be concerned. Also, do you keep your dog in the house or is it outside where this guy could hurt it?That's just it, though, I didn't see him. I was looking for him, though, to make sure he wasn't going to try and follow me. He must have stayed far enough behind that he was hoping I wouldn't elude him.
Dad was out mowing lawn and I went to talk to him about it so I think he saw me when he drove by.
Regardless I don't know if I'll go back to the DNR trail anymore. DNR officer said not to have my dog back there, and running is much more enjoyable with him around. I may for a few days until I find a better spot where I can bring my dog.
I don't think he's crazy enough to do anything stupid, though. He is probably just used to getting his way and bullying other people around. I suspect this isn't the first time he's involved police where they don't need to get involved.
Yeah, me too. If I notice someone behind me an inordanent amount of time when I'm getting close to home I'll turn a couple streets early. If they follow I'll keep making left or right turns to make a complete circle. If they are still behind me after that I know they are following me. So far that hasn't happened. If it does I'll pull into somebody else's drive and get out and prepare for a confrontation.
Thanks for the better answer. I must be brain dead tonight. I think I'll make some investment decisions-NOT!!I would call 911 and give them my where abouts and plan a straight away they can pull over crazy man. Being willing to defend your life, and not avoiding a situation are entirely different IMO.
Don't be so sure. A normal person who gets a little hot about something doesn't usually follow somebody to the extent that this guy did you. I'd be concerned. Also, do you keep your dog in the house or is it outside where this guy could hurt it?
Solution: [STRIKE]Steal[/STRIKE] borrow a "for sale" sign from somebody's yard, put it in yours, give it a week then hang a "sold" sign on it. Then buy all new vehicles and the potential perp will think you've moved. (Sometime my ideas are so good I'm amazed.) It might be a little expensive but worth it.Glad you are safe, unfortunately th outcome is him knowing where you live. But, considering the circumstances behind the encounter, I doubt you'll see him again.
You're a real troubleshooter there mrortegaSolution: [STRIKE]Steal[/STRIKE] borrow a "for sale" sign from somebody's yard, put it in yours, give it a week then hang a "sold" sign on it. Then buy all new vehicles and the potential perp will think you've moved. (Sometime my ideas are so good I'm amazed.) It might be a little expensive but worth it.
Good way to elude the situation, but I too would be conscerned about him returning. Be alert for awhile and definately don't let it discourage open carry. I think that this had little to do with the gun.
IC 35-45-10-1
"Stalk" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "stalk" means a knowing or an intentional course of conduct involving repeated or continuing harassment of another person that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, or threatened and that actually causes the victim to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, or threatened. The term does not include statutorily or constitutionally protected activity.
As added by P.L.242-1993, SEC.4.
IC 35-45-10-2
"Harassment" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "harassment" means conduct directed toward a victim that includes but is not limited to repeated or continuing impermissible contact that would cause a reasonable person to suffer emotional distress and that actually causes the victim to suffer emotional distress. Harassment does not include statutorily or constitutionally protected activity, such as lawful picketing pursuant to labor disputes or lawful employer-related activities pursuant to labor disputes.
IC 35-45-10-5
Criminal stalking
Sec. 5. (a) A person who stalks another person commits stalking, a Class D felony.
(b) The offense is a Class C felony if at least one (1) of the following applies:
(1) A person:
(A) stalks a victim; and
(B) makes an explicit or an implicit threat with the intent to place the victim in reasonable fear of:
(i) sexual battery (as defined in IC 35-42-4-8);
(ii) serious bodily injury; or
(iii) death.
IC 35-41-1-25
"Serious bodily injury"
Sec. 25. "Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes:
(1) serious permanent disfigurement;
(2) unconsciousness;
(3) extreme pain; (4) permanent or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ; or
(5) loss of a fetus.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.261-1997, SEC.1.