Q: I reported animal cruelty on my sons landlords now I'm being harassed threatened

I reported animal cruelty on my sons landlords to the sheriffs department. The deputy gave them my name that I was in to file a complaint now I'm being harassed, threatened, and assaulted and the sheriff department will do nothing. I have called them 9 times in last 4 months because of them harassing me and etc. I filed assault charges which never went past the sheriffs department what can I do the sheriff department just lies about me even being in their office or the calls I made to them. Meanwhile nothing has been done and these people continue if I go out to my sons house

1 Lawyer Answer
Stefan Dunkelgrun
Stefan Dunkelgrun
Answered
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Licensed in North Dakota

A: Document every interaction, log the time, date, the person involved, and the nature of the incident. Also document every interaction with the police. Bonus points if you have any other evidence, such as phone records.

Once you have sufficient documentation, if the police are not willing to do anything, talk to the local states attorney.

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