Need advice about phone harrassment (long)

[Pendragon]

It seems that when the topic gets very serious, the tolerance for humor and wit goes down proportionally.

I think this is unfortunate. Gun owners are constantly having to make nice and placate the lowest common denominator.

I did not read any of the edited posts so I dont know how heavy handed the edits are, but I personally think its just find when every 10th post is something a little funny or edgy or over the top. As long as you are not advocating violence or something like that.

Stalkers give me the willies. My cousins wife picked up one at the tech school she went to a couple years ago. We were all getting pretty concerned as it seemed to be escalating. We had a meeting and literally all options were on the table (some were quickly put back under the table). Fortunately, he found another subject to bother and we did not have to do anything.

 

[pax]

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Folks,

On The High Road, we do not discuss nor do we condone specific illegal activity.

Some of the "jokes" have been well over the line into the illegal.

ONE more of those, and the thread will be closed -- with our apologies to the original thread-starter, who certainly deserves better than that!

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[duckfoot]

RoadKill has the right idea. Work the system. From the conversation you "sorta" had with him T this guy sounds like a fruit loop. Watch your six. Good luck to you and god's speed.

 

[ScottsGT]

OK, All jokes aside, have you tried to contact the States Attoney General? Explain that local PD has not taken this matter serious and it could get worse. This maggot is nothing more than a stalker probably getting his kicks just hearing your wifes voice. Maybe a court order to have his computer removed? since this is his excuse.

 

[RandyB]

Agree with the above post. If the locals will not do anything about it, show them your documentation and explain "if anything happens to my wife and family, I have enough documentation to really get your butts in a sling form not taking any action." Go to the state level. Explain the seriousness of the problem and the very real risk to you wife and child. I also agree with the idea of a safe room and having friend 'keep an eye on the place." I am fortunate to have enough family near by that if I get a 'funny feeling' about a client, or my wife does, we generally have folks checking on the place, even when we are not at home. Of course I live next door to the local sheriff and have a city cop on the other side of the house.......Back to your situation though. If you know of any local officers that live nearby, talking to them about "could you make a swing by and just do a look over" can be reassuring. If the guy is watching the place and sees increased L.E. watching, he may cool things off.

 

[bogie]

Oh yeah - talk to your neighbors, and get to know 'em. Let 'em know to keep an eye out.

 

[illuminatus99]

I had a similar problem once, after complete inaction by both the police and phone company I used reverse lookup to grab his name and address. called up his apartment manager and explained everything, they said they would post a note on his door basically saying that if he keeps it up he'll be evicted.

 

[t-money]

Hey guys,
these are some really great ideas. I just even had a member PM me and offer to hook me up with an electronic safe. If only 'Antis' were so decent. These are great ideas. I'd like to have my wife read them over as well. I know that the jokes are tongue in cheek. It's just hard when something like this is happening. I, too, myself have these John Wayne visions of the way I think that Justice ought to work.

Per your advice, my plan is to:

- keep a log, both of the qwest discussions, police, and this nutcase.
- At least have Jen learn effectively how to load a mag, rack the slide.
- Come up with a better, more effective way to store the firearms.
- Revisit home security. No open windows at night, etc.
- Keep it all Legal.

thanks for all of the help!
Tracy

 

[Mute]

If your wife can't do live fire practice with a gun right now due to pregnancy, have her dry fire practice. You might also get her an airsoft pistol matching the real gun you have as another tool for practice.

 

[Lord Grey Boots]

I second Mute's suggestions above. Those are VERY good ones.

 

[mjydrafter]

Hey I'm not sure I read wether you actually have his phone number. If you do and they won't give you his name, just give the number a google. It'll tell you his name and adress if it's a listed land line.

 

[capnrik]

So, update us.