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We had a neighbor when I was growing up who went that same route. They were good neighbors for a long time, but he got into that sovereign citizen stuff, fighting the IRS, hiding assets, etc.. It went on for years and years, and ended the same way- Club Fed. They took everything he owned, which was substantial. He was always a very proud man, and he seemed to get more arrogant as he got older; he actually thought he could win.Not sure if its exactly the same everywhere but know how they do it here. First there is court hearings. If person does not show they send certified letters. If still no response they will send Deputy to door. If they get no answer they will tape a notice to the door saying at this time on this day they are going to come and remove anyone still there blah, blah, blah. So I would have to "guess" this was not their first time with this clown. I would again "guess" he had made clear threats to what he would do and the LEO's were not taking chances that is was bluster. A LOT of the guys who get into this sovereign citizen thing are VERY vocal about it. Many of them it becomes like some kind of cult. Had a buddy long ago who went off the deep end with this stuff when it was something fairly new. He got to the point where there was just no talking him down. In his mind he really believed he could "win". He won a cot and 3 hots in club fed.
It's sad when you see someone going down a bad road, and know exactly where that road will lead, but you're powerless to talk them out of it.