I live in indiana and my 13 yr old daughter is being harrassed, followed around and even has asked her to take her home walking from school ...

Question

I live in indiana and my 13 yr old daughter is being harrassed, followed around and even has asked her to take her home walking from school on his 4 wheeler! Cops told me to put a protective order on this creep! He is 45 yrs old and lives 5 houses down from us! At 3pm he starts driving around our house none stop!! What can i do to protect my daughter before something bad happens! This has gone on for 2 yrs! A year ago a female cop spoke with this creep. She told me he is harmless but told him to leave my daughter alone! He has yet to do this! I shouldnt have to put a protective order on him! Cops should protect her!!

Answer

Unfortunately, he cannot be arrested until there is some solid evidence of the stalking. File a written complaint with the police. File a civil restraining order (PROTECTIVE ORDER). You can do it yourself. It will definitely get his attention. When he violates it, try and get some evidence of the violation, such as a picture and witnesses. Call the cops and inform them of the violation of the protective order. Show them the pics; show them the witnesses, or give them statements from your witnesses, w/name and phone number. With guys like this, you have to be aggressive...unfortunately.

At some point, I believe you may (perhaps already) be able to file a civil lawsuit. Not enough facts to know that at this point.