This problem is easily fixed.
Listen here and listen well, you have many options before you.
You have the things listed in your head already.
Why not record this guy, why not film him at play, why not present this to the police?
Call police when he is annoying the 'sh' out of you, and say your pet is also at risk of being harmed.
When you declare your safety and life is at risk, the police usually act quickly to remove the offending problem, namely your annoying neighbour.
I would already have gotten rid of this critter long ago (in my own way, that is) . .
Skateboards, leaf blowers and other items can easily be tampered with and caused to malfunction. Does he leave them outside or someplace readily accessible?
Message to 4486: this is nice advice and the best, and I did this to my neighbour. After reading your advice
I rolled over laughing so much I poked my beanbag and it exploded!!!
Send over the Jehovah's Witnesses.