A man has been following Cam Higby with the siren blaring for hours now, along with his whistle bearing cohorts.
Battery (720 ILCS 5/12-3)
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(if there’s any physical contact, even from sound devices close to the body)
Actual injury is not required — even provoking or offensive contact (e.g., spitting on someone, hitting them with an object, or forcing loud sound into their ears at close range) can count.
If the whistles or sirens were blasted directly near someone’s ears — especially if it caused pain, hearing damage, or distress — prosecutors could argue that’s battery, because it’s intentional physical contact causing harm.
Up to 364 days in jail
•Up to $2,500 fine
•12 months of probation or conditional discharge
•Possible restitution (e.g., for medical expenses, hearing damage, etc.)
Disorderly Conduct (720 ILCS 5/26-1)
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Class C misdemeanor (up to 30 days in jail and a $1,500 fine), and it’s one of the most common charges for harassment-type behavior like this.
Stalking (720 ILCS 5/12-7.3)
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Following someone for two hours — combined with aggressive or harassing noises — can meet that standard.
First offense: Class 4 felony (1–3 years in prison)
Aggravated stalking: Class 3 felony (2–5 years)