So the drug addict 13 year old next door has a gun...

[Mosinguy]

What can I do about it? He likes to take it outside with his friends and shows it off. I wouldn't care if I didn't already know these people and how the whole family does drugs and makes life for everyone in the neighborhood miserable (the boy screams profanities outside to see who'll yell at him so he can threaten them, he messes up gardens, destroys house lights, the dad and his drug friends will unscrew the neighbor's yard lights at night when they do drug deals outside his house, etc.). What can the police do about it? And how do I leave a tip anonymously? I don't need/want to start some sort of neighbor war especially when the family next door will go as far as poisoning our dogs for telling the kid to stay out of the yard.

 

[SEIndSAM]

What can I do about it? He likes to take it outside with his friends and shows it off. I wouldn't care if I didn't already know these people and how the whole family does drugs and makes life for everyone in the neighborhood miserable (the boy screams profanities outside to see who'll yell at him so he can threaten them, he messes up gardens, destroys house lights, the dad and his drug friends will unscrew the neighbor's yard lights at night when they do drug deals outside his house, etc.). What can the police do about it? And how do I leave a tip anonymously? I don't need/want to start some sort of neighbor war especially when the family next door will go as far as poisoning our dogs for telling the kid to stay out of the yard.

Got a camera on your phone? Cops might be more likely to act with pics.

As long as he doesn't leave the property with the gun, I don't think the cops can do anything.

 

[Mosinguy]

Got a camera on your phone? Cops might be more likely to act with pics.

As long as he doesn't leave the property with the gun, I don't think the cops can do anything.

See I have reason to believe the dad is a felon. He deals drugs sooo should be a reasonable suspicion that he has a previous conviction already. Landlord won't do anything without evidence and dad/stepmom are only motivated to do something until they realize the only thing we can do is set up cameras.

 

[slackerisme]

Amazon.com: Dropcam HD Wi-Fi Wireless Video Monitoring Camera: Camera & Photo

 

[actaeon277]

If they are unbalanced, breaking the law, etc. DO NOT use your cell phone to video them where they can see you.
Discrete surveillance cameras and dvr, or trail cameras.

 

[SEIndSAM]

See I have reason to believe the dad is a felon. He deals drugs sooo should be a reasonable suspicion that he has a previous conviction already. Landlord won't do anything without evidence and dad/stepmom are only motivated to do something until they realize the only thing we can do is set up cameras.

Can you look his name up online?? Felon with a gun puts a different flavor on things.

 

[KellyinAvon]

I see you're a little outside Greenwood. If that's Johnson County I'd say you'd have better luck with the police than Marion County.

 

[Mosinguy]

I see you're a little outside Greenwood. If that's Johnson County I'd say you'd have better luck with the police than Marion County.

Nope, I'm on the wrong side of County Line.

 

[Mosinguy]

Can you look his name up online?? Felon with a gun puts a different flavor on things.

I don't know his name other than his first name is Rob.

 

[dprimm]

Have you talked with the police? See what suggestions they might have? Just an informal phone call or visit to a station. If you see one stopped somewhere (store), approach and ask for advice. Can't hurt.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

If you decide to pursue this, no matter what you do, other than ignore them the best you can, you should prepare yourself for the possibility that things will get worse before they get better--if they get better. Just because they are "drug sellin' felons" doesn't mean they're stupid and won't be able to figure out who's bringing the heat down on them.

I like the suggestion of a game camera. At least, if they come on your property and cause damage, you might have a lever to use.

 

[Shootsforfun]

Yes I agree we had a similiar problem. Got one one the stealth deer cams that doesn't make a visible flash. Works great the D A dope dealer moved out of his grandparents house......Or you could host an INGO meet and greet and invite all of us to it.....lol

 

[Mosinguy]

If you decide to pursue this, no matter what you do, other than ignore them the best you can, you should prepare yourself for the possibility that things will get worse before they get better--if they get better. Just because they are "drug sellin' felons" doesn't mean they're stupid and won't be able to figure out who's bringing the heat down on them.

I like the suggestion of a game camera. At least, if they come on your property and cause damage, you might have a lever to use.

Mr. Beretta is on duty when I'm home and asleep. I have to watch the dogs go outside because they poisoned a dog of ours. I know they did but dad was too cheap to get an autopsy to prove it and get these people out. All he'd rather do is complain.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

If you live in your dad/stepmom's house, I think you need to work out your plan of action regarding this with them.

 

[Mosinguy]

If you live in your dad/stepmom's house, I think you need to work out your plan of action regarding this with them.

They only care when something happens for a few days and then they settle down. I'm the one who's called the landlord, I'm the one who's called the police, I'm the one who fixes the stuff they break, I'm the one who stays on dad to NOT keep his truck unlocked so he can get robbed (again). He just loves to keep the 5906 under the seat in plain view.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Mr. Beretta is on duty when I'm home and asleep. I have to watch the dogs go outside because they poisoned a dog of ours. I know they did but dad was too cheap to get an autopsy to prove it and get these people out. All he'd rather do is complain.

Ah...neighbors....

Once upon a time we lived in a little house on a little cul-de-sac, with small yards, and the houses were all very close together. At that time, all of the homes were owner occupied except one. Since all the houses were very close together and on-street parking was tough, almost all the neighbors tried to be good neighbors and keep their cars parked in their own driveways. Well this one renter drove a monstrosity of van...he didn't like being a good neighbor and he would park this eye-sore in front of the neighbors' houses, infringing on driveway access, etc. We tried discussing this with them, dropping reminder hints, etc. All of which worked for short periods of time. But soon, the inconsideration would return.

One weekend they abandoned this vehicle in front of our house and left it for days. My wife became concerned that something was wrong and decided to call the police. Well as it turned out, the van/eye sore was not abandoned after all. After my wife discussed the frustrations we'd had with these folks the officer went down and had a talk with them. I'm not sure what he said, but the problem went away. They didn't like us so much after that, but that was OK.

I tell you this because there are sometimes indirect ways of affecting change...use your imagination. YMMV.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I hear you, I just hope you keep your lines of communication clear on your side of the fence. If I had someone living with me the last thing I would want is them escalating a situation with the neighbors without my knowledge.

I'm not saying to back off, I'm saying that you need to go through the proper channels and by my rules, if you are living in their house, they are driving the boat.

I had an issue with my parents' neighbor a few years ago and wanted to take a course of action. They explained to me that it was their house, their call and I showed my respect to them by swallowing my bile and playing by their plan.

Good luck and be safe whatever course of action you take.

 

[DanVoils]

You might consider calling Crimestoppers. I know they are active after a crime but might be able to help proactively.

 

[Darral27]

I have a similar problem with my neighbors. The woman who owns the house is single, drives home drunk EVERY NIGHT. Her teenage daughters both have boyfriends in their twenties living in the home with them, at least one of them is a drug dealer. Her 25 year old son lives in a shed in her back yard, also a drug dealer. Winter is not bad but summer time cars parking in front of my house constantly, people in and out yelling and screaming all hours of the night, young teenagers in and out buying drugs. They also have 2 dogs that like to run loose and love my trash. After years of trying to fight this by calling police I gave up after one of the officers told me even when they did catch her son they would not do anything to him, turns out he was a snitch. No matter how much I complained none of the problems ever changed. I might get a light shot out with a bb-gun or something stolen out of my garage, made no difference. I am just waiting for the market to come back so I can sell and move. Anybody looking for a house in Elwood?

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I have a similar problem with my neighbors. The woman who owns the house is single, drives home drunk EVERY NIGHT. Her teenage daughters both have boyfriends in their twenties living in the home with them, at least one of them is a drug dealer. Her 25 year old son lives in a shed in her back yard, also a drug dealer. Winter is not bad but summer time cars parking in front of my house constantly, people in and out yelling and screaming all hours of the night, young teenagers in and out buying drugs. They also have 2 dogs that like to run loose and love my trash. After years of trying to fight this by calling police I gave up after one of the officers told me even when they did catch her son they would not do anything to him, turns out he was a snitch. No matter how much I complained none of the problems ever changed. I might get a light shot out with a bb-gun or something stolen out of my garage, made no difference. I am just waiting for the market to come back so I can sell and move. Anybody looking for a house in Elwood?

You're kinda new to this real estate, salesman, biz aren't you?