fact situation - business diverts water from city water supply; tapped into water line over 20 years ago and was just recently discovered. Supposedly, mayor and city manager want to pursue a civil settlement, councilman or two want to proceed criminally. Sheriff asks me who can be the comlaining party? Any pearls of wisdom?

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I would allege the city as the complainant rather than an individual.

And make sure everyone understands it is only a misdemeanor offense regardless of the amount of the water stolen. Tap Dancing

... unless you file it as theft of service ...