This kid had better find another place to live and change his identity.
Yep. Even though he was legally in the right, living in a town where the cops hate you is a guarantee of Trouble sooner or later.
Honest cops are great. A dishonest police force, however, is nothing more than a legally-sanctioned street gang with guns, nightsticks, and judges on their side. When the criminals ARE the law, there’s no way to fight them.
They won't rest until they've framed this kid up for something. Bet it involves his car and camera catching fire.