2024-12-16 Petition Filed
Despite a Reciprocal No Contact Order being issued in September 2024, Dana Wilson was forced to petition the court on December 16, 2024, to hold Charles Wilson accountable for violations of that order. On December 13, Charles appeared at Dana’s residence, delivering an unsolicited package in direct breach of the 25-foot no-contact restriction and court-mandated communication rules. Dana filed an official Petition for Rule to Show Cause, including video surveillance and email evidence of the incident.
Police declined to create a formal report, stating that enforcement was a civil matter. Dana, left without law enforcement protection, turned to the court seeking a contempt ruling. This filing underscores Dana’s continued pursuit of justice and protection amidst ongoing surveillance, harassment, and institutional inaction. Despite the weight of the evidence, meaningful accountability remained elusive.
AFFIDAVIT FOR RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
I, Dana Wilson, being first duly sworn upon oath, depose and state as follows:
1. Personal Information
I am the Petitioner in the above-captioned matter. My full legal name is Dana Rachelle Wilson, and I reside at 1 Kirkwood Street, Chatham, IL 62629.
2. Background of the No Contact Order
On or about September 9, 2024, the Court entered a Reciprocal No Contact Order (hereinafter "the Order") between myself and the Respondent, Charles Ronald Wilson. A copy of the Order is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3. Violation of the No Contact Order
The Order explicitly prohibits Charles Wilson from being within 25 feet of my person, communicating directly or indirectly with me outside of permitted channels, logging into my accounts, or engaging in surveillance or tracking activities.
On or about December 13, 2024, the Respondent knowingly violated the Order in the following manner:
o On December 13, 2024, at approximately 6:17 PM, Charles Wilson arrived at Petitioner’s residence, located at 1 Kirkwood Street, Chatham, IL 62629, and delivered a package directly to the Petitioner, which was unsolicited and unexpected. The Respondent’s actions breached the terms of the Order that prohibit physical proximity and unapproved contact.
o This delivery constitutes an intentional violation of the 25-foot no-contact restriction of the Order.
o The delivery of the package (an Epson printer) further raises concerns of tracking and unauthorized access to Petitioner’s personal plans, as the Respondent had prior knowledge of Petitioner’s intent to retrieve the printer from a separate location (Brentwood, MO).
4. Evidence of the Violation
o Petitioner has attached the following evidence to demonstrate the violation:
1. Screenshots of video footage from Petitioner’s Xfinity security system showing the Respondent arriving at her residence and interacting with her (attached as Exhibit B, video is available upon request).
2. Email correspondence documenting Petitioner’s intended pickup of the printer (attached as Exhibit C).
3. Chatham Police Incident Numbers 2024-11259 and 2024-11282, verifying Petitioner’s reporting of this violation to law enforcement (attached as Exhibit D).
5. Prior Efforts to Address Violations
o Petitioner reported the violation to the Chatham Police Department, but the police declined to file a formal report, citing the court-enforced nature of the No-Contact Order.
o Petitioner is therefore left with no alternative but to seek the intervention of this Honorable Court.
6. Request for Relief
I respectfully request that this Court:
o Issue a Rule to Show Cause requiring the Respondent to appear before the Court to explain why they should not be held in contempt of court for violating the Order.
o Impose appropriate sanctions or remedies as the Court deems just and necessary to prevent further violations.
7. Affirmation of Truth
I affirm under penalties of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Dated: December 16, 2024
Signed: Dana Rachelle Wilson
