Stalker Harassment Legal Steps

Hello. I need your assistance regarding an ongoing issue with a stalker who has a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) against him, which includes no direct or indirect contact with my son and I.He lives directly across the street from me. --- **Situation Overview:** Despite the HRO, the stalker has been using strategic behavior to be around my son. I'll provide specific examples of what has been happening: *. **Stalker’s Presence:** - The stalker frequently appears outside at the same times my son is outside. For instance, whenever my son goes out to get the mail, the stalker waits in his car and stares in our direction for extended periods. This behavior creates a sense of being watched and followed. *. **Garage Incident:** - Recently, while my son was mowing a neighbor's lawn, the stalker came out to his garage, stared at my son, and shook his head disapprovingly. This happened repeatedly, suggesting a pattern intended to intimidate my son. *. **Previous Police Interaction:** - I once called the police because the stalker was staring at us from his car for over an hour. This was the day the HRO was served to him. The officer who responded said this was not a violation of the HRO and even mentioned that my report could be considered a false police report. This response was very discouraging and seemed to overlook the stalker’s indirect harassment. --- **Desired Legal Actions:** "I need your help with the following: *. **Legal Clarification:** - Clarify whether the stalker's actions—such as staring at my son, waiting near our property, and making intimidating gestures—constitute indirect contact under the HRO. *. **Documenting Evidence:** - Advise on the best way to document these incidents in a manner that will be effective in court. We have been recording dates, times, and descriptions of his behavior and are considering installing security cameras for additional evidence. *. **Reporting and Police Interaction:** - Provide guidance on how to report these incidents to the police more effectively, ensuring that the reports are taken seriously and the stalker’s behavior is recognized as a violation of the HRO. *. **Modifying the HRO:** - Assist in modifying the existing HRO to include more specific terms that address the stalker's strategic and indirect harassment. We want to ensure that the order clearly prohibits this kind of behavior and that there are stricter penalties for any violations. *. **Further Legal Action:** - Explore any additional legal actions we can take to protect my son, such as filing for a more restrictive order or pursuing criminal charges for the ongoing harassment. --- **Conclusion:** Overall, my goal is to ensure my son's safety and well-being by taking effective legal measures against the stalker. I would greatly appreciate your expertise and guidance in this matter. I hope this provides a clear understanding of our situation. Do you have any questions or need additional information?

Minnesota

I have had an encounter where law enforcement was at my house my son reported the man was staring profusely at him while getting our mail. He lives across the street from us and keeps staring at my son whenever he is outside or he will just monitor our house windows and door from his property . The police said the man was not violating the HRO . But the Hro clearly states no harssment . Is starring at my son after he has been told that this is unwanted not harassment?

How can we modify the HRO ?

Can indirect contact be when the man is shaking his head at my son when he sees him mowing a lawn ? It seems he is not communicating directly with him rather indirectly

What modification would you suggest if alot of harrassment is happening from the mans property who lives across the street from us.

When you suggest a detailed log . What should this include?

Can law enforcement give a copy of my sons statement to the harasser? Is that legal?

If he is a minor child can they give the harasser a copy of his statement even if no criminal chargers have been filed