In May of this year an investigation was initiated after numerouscomplaints were received regarding the activities and behavior of “LJ” Green. Numerous women came forward with concerns stating that Green was following them, making lewd and inappropriate commentstoward them, and on several occasions offering them money for sex. In addition, several complaints were received from business ownersand other concerned citizens about incidents they had witnessed.

These accounts, along with other documented incidents prompted this investigation. On the afternoon of June 11, Green initiated a conversation with an undercover police officer in thearea of Burger King on Russ Ave. During this conversation Green offered to pay the undercover officer to have sex with him. It was at this time that Green was placed under arrest by detectives who were in the area.

In addition, Green was charged with two counts of Stalking. These charges stem from interviews and accounts of women who Green had repeatedly followed and engaged in a course of conduct that caused them to fear for their safety. Both women expressed that they were living in fear andafraid to leave their home because of Green. After Green was arrested he was placed in the Haywood County Detention Center under a $5,000 secure bond. This case is still under investigation with a potential for additional charges. The Waynesville Police Department urges anyone who has had an encounter with Green to contact theCriminal Investigations Division of the Waynesville Police Department – (828) 456-5363.