Accosted and vandalized update: LONG, slow investigation by California State Park Police. I received a phone call saying the investigation was being put before DA to decide if a case could be made, could I send pictures which I did. That was a month ago, no word since, no replies to email, no prop to State Parks officers. I should mention, investigating officer said this might be ruled a "civil" matter meaning I would have to sue in a civil case to recover damages.
So.....I'm in line at the bank yesterday and guess who's standing right in front of me? Yes, the perpetrator of the assault. I walk out of the bank, and wait. He walks right by me. Me: "are you -------"
Him: yes
Me: you destroyed my drone a couple of months ago
He: did I?
Me: yes. Totally unnecessary, you could have asked me to leave and I would have picked up my drone and walked away.
Him: I've felt bad about that since it happened. I've thought about it a lot.
Me: I've thought about it almost everyday since it happened. It was an assault.
Him: is there anything I can do to make it right?
Me: I'm working on that right now. You could cover the cost of my drone and pay me $800.
Him: give me your address and I'll mail you a check
I give him my address and he says "no hard feelings" and we shake hands. I received his check today for $800. I don't know status of investigation but I'm inclined to drop it and move on.
Funny how stuff works out. There were times I regretted not attacking this man and trying to hurt him. I'm now very glad it didnt work out that way.
Also just ordered a new drone from B&H today.
Peace.