Northland Creeper Released from Jail.

 Perpetrator Alert: Community Urged to Remain Vigilant as Stalking Suspect Resurfaces

Residents of Platte Ridge are on edge once again as reports emerge of a stalking suspect back on the streets, reigniting fears among local women. A resident of Platte Ridge, sounded the alarm, urging women in the area to be cautious after narrowly escaping a terrifying encounter with the individual yesterday.

The woman recounted her ordeal, detailing weeks of harassment and escalating behavior by the perpetrator. "This man stalked me for weeks where I take care of some feral cats, wrote me love notes, scratched 'I love you' in the paint of my car… Then proceeded to escalate it, to lewd acts I won’t say… then he proceeded to do the same to another lady, along with entering her house! … we had him put in jail," she disclosed. The man was arrested, charged convicted and served his time, but it now appears that he is continuing his bad behaviors after being released. He is said to be staying in a hotel in Platte Woods just off of I-29.

Be Aware of This Man

She described how the suspect, for the second time, attacked her. He reappeared suddenly and attempted to approach her from behind. "Well, yesterday he snuck up behind me and almost got me! I started screaming & yelling & he kept coming towards me, he disappeared, then popped back up as I was trying to get back to my car, found some guys to help me!" she recounted.

The chilling account serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by individuals engaged in stalking behavior. Despite efforts to hold the perpetrator accountable through legal channels, his return to the community has sent shockwaves through Platte County

In light of recent events, community leaders are organizing awareness campaigns and self-defense workshops to empower residents, particularly women, to protect themselves against potential threats.

As the community grapples with this unsettling development, The harrowing experience serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant and looking out for one another in times of adversity.