Teenagers were playing on the road in front of my house. I was on the internet. All was quiet just the coqui frogs were making lots of noise. These teenagers were making lots of more loud noise due to playing somewhat soccer on the road & in front of a business area. I couldn't handle anymore especially when their ball went into my property & the 2nd time the ball hit my son's car which the alarm went on. My son went out & they went away. At that time I called the non-emergent to report the incident. A cop came by to talk to me. Told them I just don't want to cause a conflict but I couldn't handle anymore especially when they come to retrieve their ball in my property which is considered trespassing. I felt bad calling the cop but I had to report in case any damage was done. At least this way if I had any damage I could report the damage to my insurance. Sometimes calling the cop relieves the situation. The cop did talk to the teenagers. So far so good!
2006-06-29 00:33:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
This is not the only time they had played on the road. Many times & noone did anything about it. They played go-carts, burned rubber w/their vehicles. I could go on. Yes, I don't mind they play during daylight but it was already at night. I believe they should not use the road where ppl uses to drive by. Dangerous>they might get banged. I don't think I overreacted. Now, everythings quiet & I don't see them playing. I am not afraid for my life because I have been there. We have many parks here for them to play. Yes, I was a teenager once but my friends & I went swimming @ the pool. I ran track. I go to the library. I slide on the hill w/a board. I hitchhiked to the beach. When it rains we go out & pretend to surf on the stream. Went fishing. Watch the guys surfing. Went to the playground. Hang out at Malls & watch ppl. We played tag football @ the park. We chat on the phone for 5 hrs. I helped the priest clean the church & do chores. ETC. I respected the road.
2006-06-29 21:54:19 · update #1
You were right. Their ball even hit your son's car, and they took off, right? That means that if they did any damage, they had no intention of taking responsibility for it. If they want to play, I am sure there are parks in your area that they can go to.
2006-06-29 02:37:18 · answer #1 · answered by innocence faded 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was dangerous for them to be playing in the road in the first place.
In the second place, if they had been hurt while retrieving the ball on your property, YOU would be liable.
Take steps to protect yourself, and the children.
Wonder where their parents were, and if they knew or cared what was going on.
Perhaps a first step should really be to get to know the neighbors a little better. Be tactful and show genuine concern, and don't be accusatory. If you want respect for yourself and your property, you should try to resolve things with a positive attitude and suggestions. You catch more flies with honey, than "ratting them out to the cops."
2006-06-29 02:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by Karen M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not just go out and talk to the kids yourself? Its not like they were doing drugs on your lawn and throwing used needles by your car. How much damage can a soccer ball do?
Call the cops if they are harming you or damaging your property. Doesnt seem like they were doing either. Sounds like you over reacted just a little.
2006-06-29 01:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part of the problems that todays kids find themselves in is because they do not have the freedom to go outside and play like we used to have. I can remember riding my bike in the neighborhood streets and playing street hockey in the street. Now, if a person under the age of 21 is seen outside trying to be a kid, some adult is offended and calls the police on them. They probably would have not been so loud if they had been sitting on the curb smoking weed.
2006-06-29 15:41:23 · answer #4 · answered by justhinking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you just descriped is everyday life in the city where there is no park or large yards to play in.
So the ball rolls into your yard and they come and get it.
I think it is over reaction and unless this is at 4 am but during day time hours, there is no real law violation and nothing the police can do if they do come except talk to the kids
2006-06-29 03:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Werent u a teenager? Didnt u hate the ppl who called the cops because u accidently did something or you were just being yourself. You probably told yourself that you would never be like that person and now u r.
2006-06-29 06:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow dont be so paranoid about a soccer ball hitting a car it cant do any dammage if there just harmless kids kicking it around you should have had your son shoo them away in the first place not call the cops after it all happend
2006-06-29 00:39:00 · answer #7 · answered by littletimmy007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! They're teenagers playing a game, give them a break! Weren't you young once? It's hardly like they were sitting outside smoking crack and throwing rocks at your windows is it?! God help us if you can't even have a game of footy without the police being called!!! Shudder to think what your reaction would be if you ever encountered a serious criminal offence
2006-06-29 00:38:17 · answer #8 · answered by Mike S 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
would you rather they were on the side walk outside your yard selling drugs all quiet like
they are just kids tring to play if they are not doing any damage then just let them be also damage to your car it is called comprehensive if you have full coverage then you have this
2006-06-29 06:19:20 · answer #9 · answered by crazy_devil_dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you were right to do that. Besides, better safe than sorry. Be happy you don't have the same kids as my neighborhood does lol....12-year-old wannabe gangsters. Hah.
2006-06-29 00:38:39 · answer #10 · answered by miss_gem_01 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋