TROY, Mo. — While most people hate going to the Department of Revenue, one man repeatedly visited the workers at a local office—and crossed the line.
Employees with the Driver’s License and Vehicle Registration Office in Troy, Missouri, said Timothy Howe repeatedly stopped by the office. He frequently asked for duplicate titles, forms and other vehicle registration items.
Over the course of several months, the requests evolved into acts. He anonymously bought them pizzas and used a fake name to contact them on social media, the employees told police. They reportedly saw his car in the parking lot at all times of the day.
One victim said she asked Howe to stop buying her pizzas. So, he bought them for everyone in the office, except for her.
Another time, Howe plopped down a wad of cash on the counter and said, “Go get yourself a manicure or pedicure,” and walked out.
The Compliance Investigation Bureau told Howe he couldn’t go to the Troy office anymore, but his unwanted contact continued, victims told police.
One woman said Howe somehow got her phone number and texted her Merry Christmas and other odd messages. She said she saw him drive by her twice while she was filling up her car at a gas station.
Detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office spotted Howe driving near the license office and arrested him.
He was charged with stalking and harassment. He’s in the Lincoln County Jail on a $20,000 cash-only bond. If he is released, he will have to wear a GPS monitor and must stay away from the Troy License Office.
