Restraining Order For Peterson's Neighbor Denied
Woman Says Peterson Won't Return Her Garage Door Opener
POSTED: 7:42 am CDT March 19,
2008
UPDATED: 2:24 pm CDT March 20,
2008
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. -- Drew Peterson's trouble with his neighbor was diverted after a restraining order was denied.
His next-door neighbor, Sharon Bychowski told NBC5 she tried to file an order of protection against him, but it was refused by police because it did not meet the criteria.
The recent controversy follows the return of two cars to Peterson that were impounded by police investigating the disappearance of his wife, Stacy.
Bychowski said her garage door opener was in Stacy Peterson's car and that, as Drew Peterson was checking different openers on Tuesday, he opened her garage.
She said when she demanded the opener back, he refused. Bychowski said she now plans to install security cameras in her home.
Peterson's attorney says he never meant to scare Bychowski.
His next-door neighbor, Sharon Bychowski told NBC5 she tried to file an order of protection against him, but it was refused by police because it did not meet the criteria.
The recent controversy follows the return of two cars to Peterson that were impounded by police investigating the disappearance of his wife, Stacy.
Bychowski said her garage door opener was in Stacy Peterson's car and that, as Drew Peterson was checking different openers on Tuesday, he opened her garage.
She said when she demanded the opener back, he refused. Bychowski said she now plans to install security cameras in her home.
Peterson's attorney says he never meant to scare Bychowski.
Previous Stories:
- March 18, 2008: Drew Peterson Gets Cars Back From Police
- March 17, 2008: Peterson Takes First Step Into Courtroom
- March 16, 2008: Volunteers To Renew Search For Stacy Peterson
- March 6, 2008: Lawyer Says He Talked To Peterson Days Before Disappearance
- March 6, 2008: Film Student Turns Camera On Peterson Case
- March 2, 2008: Benefit Concert Held To Support Peterson Search
- February 29, 2008: Peterson Boys To Face Grand Jury
- February 28, 2008: Drew Peterson Maintains Innocence On NBC's 'Today'
- February 28, 2008: Peterson To Get Property Back, But Can No Longer Own Guns
- February 23, 2008: Attorney Wonders If Authorities Provoking Peterson
- February 22, 2008: Stacy's Stepsister: 'Mistakes' Made In First Savio Autopsy
- February 8, 2008: Savio Family Fractured On Estate's Executor
- February 5, 2008: Do Photos Show Stacy Peterson In Thailand?
- February 4, 2008: March 2 Benefit Concert To Help Find Stacy Peterson Fund
- January 31, 2008: Drew Peterson Wants Divorce No. 4
- January 27, 2008: Police: No Blue Container Found By Frozen Remains
- January 26, 2008: Frozen Remains Found In Field Not Peterson, Stebic
- January 25, 2008: Did Drew Peterson Forge Court Documents?
- January 24, 2008: Lawyer: 'Single Man' Drew Peterson Deserves To Move On
- January 19, 2008: State Police Say New Findings Support Peterson Theory
- January 18, 2008: Vigil Planned Sunday For Stacy Peterson's Birthday
- January 17, 2008: Lawyer: Racy Message Proves Stacy Had Affair
- January 7, 2008: Tipster Tells Of Seeing Stacy Peterson In Ky.
- January 3, 2008: Mentalist Offers To Help Find Stacy Peterson
- January 2, 2008: Peterson Points To Solanki: 'People Run Away'
- December 28, 2007: Peterson's Family Releases Home Video Of Missing Wife
- December 20, 2007: Peterson's Former Friend Testifies Before Grand Jury
- December 17, 2007: Judge Won't Give Back Peterson's Cars, Guns, Computers
- December 12, 2007: Sister: Shot Fired By Peterson In Home Barely Missed His Wife
- December 11, 2007: Peterson Calls On Public To Fund Legal Defense
- December 9, 2007: 19-Year-Old Unsolved Case Similar To Stacy Peterson's
- December 7, 2007: Report: Trucker Lied About Hauling For Peterson
- December 6, 2007: Report: Warrant Seeks GPS Info From Peterson's SUV
- December 5, 2007: Divers To Resume Peterson Search Thursday
- December 4, 2007: Peterson To Reporter -- Serious Or Cynical?
- December 3, 2007: Police Turn To Public To Find Peterson Case Witnesses
- November 30, 2007: Relative's Pal: Peterson Paid For Barrel Disposal
- November 29, 2007: Peterson's Family Demands Drew Take Lie Detector Test
- November 26, 2007: Peterson Ex Appears On Today Show
- November 25, 2007: Search For Clues In Case Of Missing Mom Continues
- November 25, 2007: FBI To Join Search For Stacy Peterson
- November 23, 2007: Peterson Appears On Cover Of 'People' As Tips Rush In
- November 21, 2007: Two Appear Before Peterson Grand Jury
- November 20, 2007: Police Chief Wanted To Fire Peterson
- November 20, 2007: NBC5 Exclusive: Peterson Says Public Ill Informed
- November 19, 2007: Lawyer Says Peterson Doesn't Expect To Be Charged
- November 19, 2007: Daughter Of Peterson's 2nd Wife Comes Forward
- November 18, 2007: Police Turn To Man From Stacy Peterson's Past
- November 18, 2007: Drew Peterson Speaks Out On Autopsy Results
- November 16, 2007: Volunteer To Help Find Stacy Peterson
- November 15, 2007: Peterson Returns From New York As Others Come Forward
- November 15, 2007: Stacy's Uncle: 'Today' Interview Was To Get Lawyer
- November 15, 2007: Drew Peterson: 'Leave My Family Alone'
- November 14, 2007: Peterson: Wife's Divorce Requests Based On Menstrual Cycle
- November 14, 2007: TRANSCRIPT: Drew Peterson On 'Today' Show
- November 13, 2007: Report: Drew Peterson's Brother To Testify Before Grand Jury
- November 12, 2007: Body Of Drew Peterson's Third Wife To Be Exhumed
- November 11, 2007: Husband of Missing Bolingbrook Woman Speaks To Media
- November 10, 2007: Police: Peterson Suspended From Force Without Pay
- November 10, 2007: Cop Suspended, Named Suspect In Wife's Disappearance
- November 9, 2007: Body Of Peterson's 3rd Wife To Be Exhumed
- November 8, 2007: Neighbor Who Found Savio Speaks Out
- November 8, 2007: Coroner Doubts Peterson's 3rd Wife's Autopsy Results
- November 7, 2007: Drew Peterson Visits Will County Courthouse
- November 5, 2007: Texas Team To Help Search For Peterson As Hope Wanes
- November 4, 2007: Second Search For Bolingbrook Mom Kicks Off Sunday
- November 2, 2007: Peterson's Sister: Stacy 'Feared For Her Life'
- November 2, 2007: Missing Mom's Husband Has 'Nothing To Hide'
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