USIC LLC

To Whom it May Concern,

This letter serves as a formal complaint and notice regarding unauthorized actions by a city worker or representative involving trespass, unlawful entry, and an attempted breach of secured boundaries on my property. Both federal and state law expressly require a warrant for any entry onto private property, including by law enforcement or government personnel.

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, establishing that warrantless entry onto private property is unconstitutional without probable cause and a judges authorization.

Indiana law further protects this right to privacy. Under Indiana Code § 35-33-5-1, a warrant is mandatory for any non-consensual search or entry onto private premises: no warrant shall be issued except upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation. Additionally, IC § 35-33-5-5 provides strict limits on the execution of search warrants, specifically requiring that entry onto private property shall not occur without a duly signed warrant.

The city workers actions in this instance, which included bypassing secured boundaries, were in clear violation of these protections.

The following offenses underscore the gravity of this unauthorized entry:

1. Criminal Trespass (IC § 35-43-2-2):

Indiana Code § 35-43-2-2 prohibits knowingly or intentionally entering another persons property without consent. The posting of No Trespassing signage on my property reinforces my right to restrict access. A violation of this statute is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, with each unauthorized entry subject to fines and imprisonment.

2.

Invasion of Privacy (IC § 35-4*-*-**.1):

Under IC § 35-4*-*-**.1, any violation of an individuals restricted access is considered an invasion of privacy, a Class A misdemeanor. The city workers actions, especially after prior notices prohibiting entry, reinforce this offense under Indianas legal statutes.

3. Residential Entry (IC § 35-43-2-1.5):

Indiana Code § 35-43-2-1.5 criminalizes unauthorized entry into any private residential area, particularly fenced and secured locations. By unlocking my neighbors gate and attempting to enter my fenced yard, the city worker engaged in residential entry, a serious offense violating the security of both properties.

4.

Attempted Burglary and Breaking and Entering (IC § 35-43-2-1):

The act of unlocking a neighbors gate and attempting to access my secured property constitutes attempted burglary and breaking and entering under IC § 35-43-2-1. Even if property was not taken, the intent to bypass secured boundaries qualifies as attempted burglary, which is prosecutable under Indiana law.

5. Voyeurism (IC § 35-45-4-5):

Indianas voyeurism statute, IC § 35-45-4-5, criminalizes any unauthorized photography of private property, classified as a Class B misdemeanor. The unauthorized photographs taken of my property without my permission violate this statute, protecting residents from unwanted surveillance.

6.

Disorderly Conduct (IC § 35-45-1-3):

Any disruptive actions conducted on private property are prohibited under Indianas disorderly conduct law, IC § 35-45-1-3, which classifies such conduct as a Class B misdemeanor. The workers attempt to breach my secure premises was both disruptive and unwarranted.

7. Criminal Mischief (IC § 35-43-1-2):

By causing damage to my secured gate while attempting to enter, the city worker has committed criminal mischief under IC § 35-43-1-2, which criminalizes recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damaging property without consent. Damage to my property, estimated at $500, places this offense as a Class A misdemeanor, with liability for repair costs.

8.

Unlawful Surveillance (IC § 35-46-8-2):

Indiana Code § 35-46-8-2 provides protections against unauthorized monitoring or recording within any private property where there is an expectation of privacy. This incident constitutes a clear violation of this law.

In addition to violating these property protections, this intrusion has caused significant harm to my mental health and emotional well-being. I, Robin Dale Kilgore Peppers, suffer from severe PTSD and agoraphobia stemming from prior incidents where police unlawfully entered and searched my home, essentially robbing me and causing ongoing fear of home invasion. Having already endured the trauma of these unwarranted invasions, I have developed an extreme and debilitating fear of being in unsafe environments.

The very thought of someone attempting to force entry onto my property, bypassing No Trespassing signs, and disregarding locked gates, has left me deeply shaken and devastated. This incident has further intensified my agoraphobia, severely impacting my ability to function normally within my own home.

This latest intrusion has set back my progress significantly, reawakening a heightened sense of vulnerability and fear that the very government entities responsible for upholding the law are violating it. I feel utterly betrayed and unsafe in my own space, leading to emotional distress, which, under IC § 34-24-3-1, can be grounds for civil action for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Indiana case law supports this claim, establishing that when government personnel cause intentional harm by violating an individuals secure boundaries, they are accountable for the mental anguish caused.

Given the serious violations involved, I demand:

1.

A written acknowledgment of these offenses, confirming the unauthorized nature of the entry.

2. A detailed report explaining the purpose and authority behind the city workers actions.

3. The immediate destruction of all unauthorized photographs or records of my property.

4. Policy revisions to prevent further incidents of this nature.

5.

Criminal charges against the individual responsible for damages to my property and attempted unlawful entry, specifically citing criminal mischief (IC § 35-43-1-2) for damages amounting to approximately $500.

6. A written apology recognizing the emotional distress caused by this illegal intrusion.

If I do not receive an adequate response within 14 days, I will escalate this matter legally to enforce my rights under both federal and state law.

Sincerely,

Robin Dale Kilgore Peppers