Someone threatened his life. That's why we're here. >> This newspaper carrier noticed an offduty sheriff stalking him during his route. When he confronted him, the sheriff called 911, claiming a life threat, and more than 40 officers swarmed the area. What followed ended in a massive lawsuit. >> Hands on the steering wheel. Is >> that what you're coming over here for? >> Yeah, that's why we're coming over here. >> I'm suspicious, huh? >> No, cuz he called. >> I don't care what he called and I am working. HE'S FOLLOWING ME. >> Can I explain it? >> Oh, I don't need nothing to be explained to me. I'm being followed. He called the cop. I'm coming to and from my house. IS COMMITTING A CRIME. I'M DOING MY PAPER ROUTE. >> I understand that. I see all the paperworks in your car. He just called saying that someone threatened his life. That's why we're here. >> Yeah. I threatened his life because I walked up to him and asked him why he's following me. >> Search my car. There's newspaper. It's the second time this happened to me. >> He ever threatened any sort of >> What are my threats for? I feel threatened. I'm follow. >> He thinks you're doing something. You think he's doing something? >> Because I didn't answer none of his questions. He says he's in danger. This illegal detainment finally ended there, but he sued Pierce County for $5 million, and he received more than half a million dollars in a legal settlement.