[plthijinx]

could have been wrongly convicted too. however i doubt this due to him using an alias

edit: clod's idea is good too but no need to lie. just tell them what you discovered. they should make a report about it and also keep the weaponry handy but stealthy and ready to go at a moments notice. remember, if you pull a gun on someone use it. don't intimidate because that gives the attacker a chance to disarm you and turn the tables.