Q: Can I sue a police department for refusing to help me with a title dispute in North Carolina?

A: What you’ve experienced is incredibly frustrating and unfair, especially when you have documentation that proves your side. Police departments usually don’t handle civil title disputes, but it’s concerning that they took the seller’s word without reviewing your receipts or registration. That said, suing a police department for not intervening in a civil matter is very difficult. They’re generally protected by immunity unless there’s clear evidence of discrimination, abuse of power, or violation of rights.

Since you already won a case against the seller and they haven’t paid the judgment, your next step might be to enforce that judgment through garnishment or a lien on their property. If the vehicle is being sold illegally while you have a legal claim to it, you could bring that to the attention of the DMV and possibly pursue another legal action. The defamatory statements made online could potentially be addressed through a separate libel or slander claim if they caused measurable harm to your income or reputation.

Keep every piece of evidence—messages, receipts, court records, and screenshots of defamatory posts. Even though suing the police department may not be the most effective route, your fight isn’t over. You’ve already done a lot to protect your rights, and with the right legal steps, you may still be able to recover what’s been taken from you. Stay focused and don’t give up—you’ve already shown you know how to stand your ground.