Problems with Trespassers

[yelbike]

Threads like this I do an "advanced search" for the OP's name and skim the rest. He last posted back at 188.

That's great advice. Too many internet heroes.

Let me get the BIG GUNS started again......a REAL MAN doesn't have to hind behind a gun! There I said it!


To the OP. please keep us posted........I think so far your doing the correct thing.

 

[J F]

heck...we almost didn't go there...again. :banghead:

 

[J F]

 

[MoKelly]

That is great. Where do you find these things!

MoKelly

 

[MotorSeven]

That is great. Where do you find these things!

MoKelly

Ditto....awesome!!!

 

[scoutcub]

Wow.....interesting thread. A plethora of personalities checking in. :fiery: Thanks to J F for adding some much needed humor.....

As I see it, Timm250 is handling the situation well. Get the survey, get the post hole digger, put up posts and barbed wire. Maybe electrify wire?? Post signs.

In that acute incredibly stressful scenario, the mind is working overtime on what to do. Having a weapon onboard could help you or hurt you. If the actions of several posters had been taken, retribution would surely have followed. Not to mention jail. And court....and $$$$$. There is not 1 correct answer for every situation.

Arming yourself might not be a bad idea given the situation. Particularly when you are digging postholes and stringing fence. And it doesn't have to be a gun. Conside the strongest pepper spray made. It will put a man down...quickly. Or several. I have a can of pepper spray combined with an electric probe...hope I never have to use it!

Best of luck with the situation.

 

[dmccarty]

The officer was wrong.

The officer might not have been able to make an arrest because he did not see the assaults depending on state law. However, he had EVERY reason to believe the OP and he SHOULD have trespassed the other people. That does not mean the officer had to arrest but just tell the people to leave and not come back. This depends on state law and department policy. If the officer did make an arrest, let the judge and/or jury figure out who owns the property. The officer handled this situation poorly. He had every reason to believe the OP and none to believe the mob. The officer has a family with children surrounded by a mob. Duh. That situation needs to be descalated.

Depending on state law the OP might be able to go to the magistrate and swear out warrants on the people who assaulted his wife. It appears the OP has witnesses but will they testify?

The cameras are a must in this situation. At a minimum, pulling up the the fences and taking down the signs is a destruction of property and/or theft. Cameras that cover the property markers would be a very good idea. I suspect they will go after them next which is another violation. Given the seriousness of this situation I would be talking to the officers supervisor or go to the Sheriff. Not quite sure how I would handle this one. Start low and work your way up or just go to the top.

Good Luck,
Dan

 

[Timm250]

Update. I got an email yesterday morning from the deputy that responded when they were riding the chopper in the field. He has taken the pictures thst were on my game camera & the survey/deed to the property to the County Attorney. Charges are being filed & a warrant will be issued & be ready to be served on Monday. So I guess we will see how things go from here.

 

[cletus99]

Update. I got an email yesterday morning from the deputy that responded when they were riding the chopper in the field. He has taken the pictures thst were on my game camera & the survey/deed to the property to the County Attorney. Charges are being filed & a warrant will be issued & be ready to be served on Monday. So I guess we will see how things go from here.

That's great! At least something is being done. Keep us updated.

 

[J F]

Very good news Tim. :thumbsup:

(and for fans of the funny stuff, I just see it online and save it for later...glad it gets some chuckles, they do the same for me "right click" and then "save image as" on any pic you see)

 

[MarkV]

Very good response! I am glad to see the local authorities stepping up. Just speculation on my part but I'd bet this isn't the first time they have heard the name of your problem person.

MarkV

 

[brin]

Tim - I am happy for you and I hope this solves your problem...

 

[wedge40]

Update. I got an email yesterday morning from the deputy that responded when they were riding the chopper in the field. He has taken the pictures thst were on my game camera & the survey/deed to the property to the County Attorney. Charges are being filed & a warrant will be issued & be ready to be served on Monday. So I guess we will see how things go from here.

I really hope this works out for you. Keep us posted.

Wedge

 

[rich_ncal]

Timm250

I had problems with one of my neighbors a few years ago. My neighbor thought part of my property was his. It can be very frustrating. After a while both sides had lawyers. I did spend $5k-$10K on legal fees. I haven’t totaled all the bills.

I like the game cameras or web cameras. I also like that you try to document what happens with photos or video and take it to the sheriff.

It was unfortunate that I had to spend the money to fight my neighbor. But in the end it was settled, we just ignore each other now, and I haven’t had more problems with that neighbor.

These don't always turn out for the worst case. I am hoping in the end this works out well for you.

 

[J F]

Please remind me (as I don't remember), do the PITA people "own" the neighboring land...or are they just being PITA people (who have USED the land)?

 

[Pixguy]

Please remind me (as I don't remember), do the PITA people "own" the neighboring land...or are they just being PITA people (who have USED the land)?

Own if my memory serves me correctly.

Jay, your avatar photo reminds me of when I have a headache or sitting on the throne. :irked:

 

[newbury]

Timm250

Great for you. Please keep us informed.

Boundaries can be a pain whether rural or city. Good surveys, good recorded deeds, and good fences may not make good neighbors but at least they define where things fall on the face of the earth.

I just had one of my city lots surveyed. The house to the east was just purchased by "Mark". When I was talking to Mark he said how he wanted to widen his driveway to the property line, which he assumed was several feet into what I assumed was my lot. I got the survey done ASAP and they marked the boundary line and set a nail 6 inches inside of Mark's present driveway.

Don't know what we are going to do, but my wife, a Real Estate Attorney figures we are safe he won't be widening his driveway. I was going to drill thru the concrete of his driveway apron and put in a fencepost but she said hold off.

 

[J F]

Jay, your avatar photo reminds me of when I have a headache or sitting on the throne. :irked:

:laughing: Yeah, me too.

 

[bcp]

Don't know what we are going to do, but my wife, a Real Estate Attorney figures we are safe he won't be widening his driveway. I was going to drill thru the concrete of his driveway apron and put in a fencepost but she said hold off.

Maybe sell him a 2-3 foot strip?

 

[newbury]

Maybe sell him a 2-3 foot strip?

Not likely. I was a little put off by his brash way of telling me where the property line was before he knew.
I don't much care for people that have the attitude "what's your is ours, and what's mine is mine".