RE: How to Handle Trespassers?
Im a Deputy Sheriff in the state of Missouri and deal with this issue constantly. If you feel comfortable, approach the person and explain that they are trespassing. If you dont feel comfortable, get a vehicle description and license plate number and call the police. In my state, your property needs to be marked properly to show your lines either with private property signs or purple paint on the trees. If your property is marked properly, the offense is a misdemeanor. If your property is not marked, it is an infraction. Research your state laws to see what you need to do. (Ourprosecutors usually dont file charges on trespassing infractions) Just remember that the more meat you have to pursue charges, the easier it will be for the police and the prosecutor.If charges are repeatedly filed and nothing is being done to the suspects, contact the prosecutor and ask them why they are not helping you. If the prosecutor is an elected offficial,one complaint may be allit takesto get the help you need.