The policemen I spoke with today let me know that they are "on it". I think it's a matter of needing to catch him in the act of doing something illegal to be able to actually do anything to him. The police know who he is. They know his patterns. Now it's a matter of them executing their plan. Me blatantly tailing him with my brights on probably didn't help their operation today, but they seemed confident that they'll be able to wrangle him in sooner rather than later. The policeman said to continue being vigilant (but maybe not go so far as to engage him like I did), and to call every time we see him. All documented reports will only help bolster any eventual case against him.
Since the police have ID'd him, I wonder if the original poster, Noelle, could file a restraining order against him? That way, if he's found to be within a certain distance of her house, the police don't need to catch him "in the act".
He has already done illegal things and can be arrested today. Then his victims can be given a chance to ID him from a photo or a line-up. I imagine that the image of someone masturbating in a car with the dome light on does not easily leave one's mind.
While a restraining order may be a good idea in theory, I do not want this individual to have any of my personal information, including where I work, etc. I have to protect myself and my family.
Without discussing specifics, please believe I have done as much as I possibly can in the way of communicating what I know to the APD.
I am extremely distressed that this man is still out there. I hope that he is stopped before he exposes himself again and/or escalates his behavior(s). Please continue to be vigilant and look out for one another.
I don't blame you, Nicole, for not wanting to request a restraining order. What we need is a group restraining order for all of Mueller ;-) The way everyone has been so vigilant in reporting this pervert, it should be becoming obvious to him that he picked the wrong neighborhood to mess with! I have great respect for the police and have high hopes that this man will be off the street soon. I am sure they want to handle this situation in a way that keeps this guy off the streets for the longest possible time. In the meantime, I am exercising indoors to avoid encountering him on one of my early morning walks.
Noelle, that makes a lot of sense. I'm so sorry if I sounded like I was calling you out earlier. This guy is obviously intensely troubled. I don't blame anyone one bit for wanting as much distance from him as possible. I just talked to a coworker who said that this exact same scenario was reported in Wells Branch - WELLS BRANCH - 6 days ago. I don't think we're dealing with someone who cares that people are on to him. It might even make "the game" more fun for him. Despite my ire from a few days ago, I'm going to reinvest my faith that the APD will get this guy off the streets ASAP. Until then, maybe we could organize morning dog walking and/or exercise groups? Safety in numbers.
According to James Shaw, who heads up the nonprofit org Resist Attack--Helping Women Protect Themselves from Violence, the use of pepper spray isn't justified unless you are in danger or fear of attack. If someone is shouting at you, using bad language, gesturing or just looking mean, that's not enough. If they approach you menacingly or appear they are going to assault you, then you are justified. Of course, it's ultimately up to the court to decide. James wants to help the community, offering us 25 pepper spray canisters. If you're interested, let me know. PM or phone 512.573.9956.
I can't run but I am more than happy to help patrol the area on some of the mornings that I can get out to help. PM me and let me know and I am happy to help. This guy must be dealt with. Maybe a can of spay paint on his car, marking 'pervert' would help
