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Ruben Flores Stalking Dennis
I arrived in the Five Cities area last month to continue to help the Smarts find answers to where Kristin is. Three days after arriving I drove to Pismo (one of the Five Cities) in an attempt to speak with attorney Mark LeBed regarding Kristin's Memorial Vista at Dinosaur Caves Park. I was not able to get up with him and began heading back south to Santa Maria. In the mirror I saw the police lights flashing and I knew it was time for me to pull over.
The officers impounded my car because they said my license had expired. I showed them my valid license from back east and they said that didn't matter since my California tags had expired.
My court date was set for 1:00pm today in Grover Beach. It is a small courtroom, but nonetheless, it was packed. As it turned out, I was the last one to have his/her case decided so I sat there for two hours watching the courtroom slowly empty before my eyes.
I explained my situation to Public Defender Crawford and he was able to successfully have all charges dismissed. So I was happy about that. The fact that I was pulled over just the 3rd day after arriving in California was a determining factor.
Anyway, the judge informed me of the dismissal and said I was free to go and to have a nice day. I thanked Attorney Crawford for his help and turned to leave the small courtroom.
There, in the back of the room was Ruben Flores. He had actually risen from his seat and was trying to get out of the room without me noticing him - I could tell by his body language. (I do not know when he arrived because he wasn't there during the early or middle part because - as I said - the room was all but empty and I never saw him until the very end.)
Anyway, I did not hesitate for a moment. In a very polite manner - my voice rose very loudly and I quickly caught the judge's attention; "Your Honor", I called out, "I have a restraining order out against me saying I need to stay away from that man." Please note that he is following me around and not vice-versa. As I am saying this - I clearly have everyone's attention and Ruben is trying his level best to slither away.
The judge, on instinct, instructed the bailiff to immediately handle the situation. He demanded that Ruben stop in his tracks and address the officer.
As all this is happening, I reach into my backpack and take out my trusty camera and begin snapping photos. You see the result of that effort.
Ruben Flores lied many times on the stand during our trial regarding the restraining order back in 2002. I am convinced that about 99% of the public believes me on this score. Anyway - it is a little odd to have someone go to the trouble of having a restraining order issued to keep me away from him and then he starts stalking me.
Not to be repetitive - but the Flores could easily cooperate with Lt. Bolts of the SLO Sheriff's office - and that very same day I would cancel the Walk, cancel the May 14th rally, shut the website down and head back to the east coast.
Now - just why on earth would the Flores not take me up on this offer?
When the restraining order was granted, it stated that I needed to stay at least 50 yards away from Paul Flores, Susan Flores, Ruben Flores, Mike McConville (Susan's boyfriend), Brett MacArthur and Ermelinda MacArthur. Ermelinda is Paul's sister and I hear that her marriage to Brett is in ruins - but I do not know that for sure.
The court never outlined for me where any of these people live, work or what vehicles they drive. So when we go to court on March 16th, that is one thing I am going to ask the court to please specify.
Also - since Ruben is stalking me - I am going to ask the judge to determine if his Restraining order is still valid. It may be - but I can at least ask.
