Should i tell/go to the police?

Question

Well I know some one who set my school on fire, so should i tell. And well I can prove how it was him it in more 5 ways.

1) He sent me messages before hand and after about what he was going to do and how.
2) He recorded it on his phone (so the police can take it off or something)
3) He cut his hand and bled on the floor when he broke through the door and the police can match up his DNA(also I had to clean the cut).
4) He did it 5 minutes after he finished work and he has a motive.
5) The fuel used for the fire was from a oil container that he use to keep in the boot of his car (can they match that up)?

Well I want to go to the police but only if I know there is enough evidence to put him into jail (so I can be safe from him). Also he is over 18 . So can any lawyers or police tell me I have enough to prove that he is guilty and if so will he go to jail?
And how can the police keep me safe from him(he has threatened me if i tell)?

But because i knew of it before hand could i get into trouble? i dont want this to turn on me because i dont want to get charged or anything.

and the only reason i want to do this is because someone else has been hurt but they are also too scared.

Answer 1

Call Crimestoppers and cash in on the reward.

You don't have to use your name and they don't use caller ID.

Although It is all circumstantial evidence you have presented (unless you actually saw him do the fire then it is no longer circumstantial but it would make you a possible co-accused) he could be found guilty.

Depending on the law in your area and how good his lawyer is, community service is all he may get if he has no previous criminal record.

Answer 2

Being threatened is a very good reason not to tell the police. But this is something that you really have to do. You have been put into a very uncomfortable position by the acts of another person (I know exactly how you feel!). You could first consult a legal professional for advice, and find out what the outcome is likely to be. Imagine if he does it again and somebody gets seriously hurt, and you decide to tell the police then. When he tells them that you knew about the first event, if it comes up, you'll also be in trouble. I'm affraid that you have no option. The threat could be removed by letting this person know that you too have friends who will help out if he turns nasty.

Answer 3

YES go to the police. The police are here to protect and serve. Tell them everything and you wont get into trouble I promise.My husband is a police officer so I know. They have ways of knowing if he is lieing. They will know the truth even if he lies and he will be arrested. He sounds like a very troubled person and he needs to be off the streets. You could be saving someones life by telling the police. The sad part is that they cant keep him in jail forever. But you can request for the police to watch your house. If he gets out of jail on probation and violates it in any way he will go to prison and you wont have to worry about him for a while. He needs help you would be helping him ,yourself, and everyone else if you went to the police.

Answer 4

There is several things to think about.

1) There is a risk to other people and maybe you if he is left to continue setting things or people on fire.

2) You have quite extensive evidence, but the police may need more.

3) You should see a legal advicer about any concerns like this that you have.

Although these arson attacks have been on property, it is possible that this may be on a house with people in that could become trapped and would die as a result.

I would personally speak to someone from the police department about this! Tyhe faster you do this, you could be saving lives and horrific death from occouring as a result.
Possibily even your own.

Answer 5

YES!!! go to the police, ask to remain anonymous and they will respect that. Now not only will he be charged with arson, he may be charged with uttering threats against a person(you). You will not be harmed in the process, the police will make sure of that. And if they don't arrest him, there will probably be a warrant out for his arrest. If he goes after you, you can call the police and let them know where he is and what he is doing and probably be lodged for sure.

Good luck. Do the right thing.

Answer 6

Most police departments have a crime solvers line that you can call in and report anonymously. Absolutely you must report what you know. It isn't for you to determine if there is enough evidence to prosecute and it is up to a court to decide if there is a preponderence of evdence to lead to a guily verdict as well as his sentence if convicted. If you fail to provide and report what you know, then you are in effect putting yourself at risk by withholding evidence at a minimum. Additionally, regardless of how scared you are - next time he starts a fire - he just might kill someone. You don't want that on your conscience.

Report it A.S.A.P. - you are as stated in possession of evidence to a crime and that needs to be handed over to the proper authorities - immediately!

Answer 7

This is clearly a bad guy and he needs taking off the streets!
I don't know why you haven't been to the police already, but you really should go and tell them waht you know. From what you say, there will easily be sufficient evidence to charge him and see him convicted, though you may well have to go to court to testify. I would expect the police will be able to keep you safe once they know he has threatened you.

Answer 8

I would definately tell. However, because you have prior knowledge of all (the messages) of this and have assisted him (cleaning the cut) I would hire an attorney FIRST. Let the attorney deal with it. Otherwise, the authorities could turn around and charge you with accessory...even though technically you didn't DO it. They still might try to charge you, but the attorney will deal with the legalities of it all. Good luck and I hope you do the right thing.

Answer 9

Yes you should! I know that you are frightened so you must be clever in the manner that you do it. Although you have just told the world hopefully you haven't given too much about yourself.Don't tell ANYONE else about it until you decide what to do.
If he gets away with this one he will do it (arson) again. There might be someone killed next time.
Good luck you are a well-meaning concerned and brave person.

Answer 10

Definitely. Go to the cops
If they kept the blood samples, that would be enough to place him there. The only problem I can see is that you may have to move for a while if he is charged , arrested , and makes bail. Forget peace bonds. They only work on an accused when and if he wants it to.People( in here) are very brave, it's not them in your situation. You can ask for police protection, but 3 cops , 24 hours a day? Can your force spare the manpower? You have to protect yourself also.Best bet, move.
Good luck