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rustysgurl

(1,040 posts)
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 06:33 PM Nov 2020

Attacked By Neighbor Update - Freaking Unbelievable [View all]

All quiet here, that is until I went out to check the mail.

Apparently the son had brought his mother BACK to the neighborhood so she could collect some things from the house (in direct violation of the court's order that she NOT be back in her home).

While I was at the mailbox, he walked over and again asked me not to press charges. He said he'd convinced the other neighbor not to (which I know is a flat out lie).

I told him to leave me alone.

He said it was my fault his father's guns were taken away and his mother was now going to have "a record".

I told him to leave me alone or I would call the police (I had the phone in my hand).

He said it was my fault his mother's life was ruined, and he wished she had hit me with the rake (it took everything I had not to punch him right in the nose).

I dialed 911. He walked back over to the house.

The police were here within 3 minutes.

I told them what happened. One of the officers was the one who arrested her yesterday. They walked over to the house and I heard VERY raised voices. Son appeared extremely angry and I heard the police say, and I quote, "If you won't follow the court's order you don't leave me much choice but to arrest you AND your mother -- is that what you want???"

They packed up and left, and the police came back to my house. The officer apologized and told me if there was ANY activity back at that house, or if I was approached in ANY way, to call them immediately.

These entitled so-and-so's just don't give up, do they?

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.. Demovictory9 Nov 2020 #1
+ 1. nt iluvtennis Nov 2020 #42
Thank you for standing strong. nt Atticus Nov 2020 #2
i doubt her future includes filing for jobs that do background checks...so having a record Demovictory9 Nov 2020 #3
Even Walmart will do a background check RainCaster Nov 2020 #14
Since she is retired, I don't think she is looking for a job in Walmart. LisaL Nov 2020 #25
i though a large percentage of WalMart greeters were retired people. soldierant Nov 2020 #74
As I remember it, the neighbor is like 80. Probably beyond looking for work. Shrike47 Nov 2020 #26
unless you want to live in public housing...... getagrip_already Nov 2020 #52
Even some senior services check for a history of violence. Grammy23 Nov 2020 #134
Wow. Sorry you are going through that. Caliman73 Nov 2020 #4
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Glad you called the police again. SCRUBDASHRUB Nov 2020 #5
I'm bracing for the same kind of problem with the new neighbor. Baitball Blogger Nov 2020 #6
Yard art? roscoeroscoe Nov 2020 #13
oh no! renate Nov 2020 #28
I'm sure they would be fine around the pool, or for a patio party. Baitball Blogger Nov 2020 #33
:facepalm: Now I get it! renate Nov 2020 #72
Where I live, a lot of people have those solar tiki torches in their front yards. Dem2theMax Nov 2020 #41
Those neighbors came and went. The footnotes have been written. Baitball Blogger Nov 2020 #46
Goodd thing the guns were taken grantcart Nov 2020 #7
I guess the son learned a few things from his mother - The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2020 #8
The court order only applies to the mother rustysgurl Nov 2020 #12
Good! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #38
A dachshund who thinks she's a rottweiler. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #66
Love doxies!! Delphinus Nov 2020 #80
The son is an angry Kieran. Sounds like you made the right decision in pressing charges. Crunchy Frog Nov 2020 #9
Is there a link to the backstory? procon Nov 2020 #10
Here you go. Sorry, I didn't think to include the link. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #15
There is a thread going. LisaL Nov 2020 #16
Thanks for the explanatory thread... GetRidOfThem Nov 2020 #135
I guess in this case an apple didn't fall far from the tree. LisaL Nov 2020 #11
The rotten ones drop and splat. They never roll very far. n/t Whiskeytide Nov 2020 #36
Lol Beartracks Nov 2020 #90
This is a very scary situation rustysgurl. Please keep yourself safe Ferrets are Cool Nov 2020 #17
Yes it is! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #43
Fingers crossed they remain absent from your life. LanternWaste Nov 2020 #18
SO Just Ordered Surveillance Cameras with DVR Backup rustysgurl Nov 2020 #21
Very glad to hear this! Hekate Nov 2020 #29
Glad to hear! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #53
Can you get two restraining orders? Native Nov 2020 #65
Good. soldierant Nov 2020 #75
I recommend many people doing this. JI7 Nov 2020 #96
good to hear proud patriot Nov 2020 #116
Very good idea! I have them.... reACTIONary Nov 2020 #128
Get a dog to alert you to anyone creeping about SheltieLover Nov 2020 #47
The dachshund is on high alert. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #67
Excellent! 👏👏👏👏 SheltieLover Nov 2020 #81
Neighbor is at her son's house I believe. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #98
Ty for info SheltieLover Nov 2020 #102
You handled this correctly and the previous incident Sherman A1 Nov 2020 #19
See your post, thankfully you ordered a camera. sarcasmo Nov 2020 #20
We will tomorrow. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #24
That is so nice. If Crazy Lady can move away, seems like your neighborhood can know amity again. Hekate Nov 2020 #30
Get a dog! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #48
Did the police give you any idea how many guns were pulled out of the house? sarcasmo Nov 2020 #49
Yes, 2 loaded hand guns and an unloaded rifle (plus ammunition). n/5 rustysgurl Nov 2020 #68
Terrible to feel insecure in your own pnwest Nov 2020 #22
"It's your fault!..." Aristus Nov 2020 #23
You've done the right things. Hope they stay away. Shrike47 Nov 2020 #27
glad that you are not dropping charges. Kaleva Nov 2020 #31
THE SCARIEST THING??????? DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #32
I'm not scared. ZZenith Nov 2020 #39
Not when said Dad and Mom are carrying two loaded handguns and a rifle relayerbob Nov 2020 #88
Still not scared. ZZenith Nov 2020 #103
insanity. spanone Nov 2020 #34
Good God again. WTF do people not have any respect or the rule of law? Arrest them if they can't. Evolve Dammit Nov 2020 #35
I'm glad you did not back down. mgardener Nov 2020 #37
I'm a little scared for you. liberalmuse Nov 2020 #40
Police took some guns from her home yesterday. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #70
Given the attitude of the son, wnylib Nov 2020 #87
Thanks for the updated. I'm truly worried about you. Hang in there. OverBurn Nov 2020 #44
This!👆 SheltieLover Nov 2020 #51
They have no sense of accountability. Just like all rethugs. lpbk2713 Nov 2020 #45
It's really sad that neighbors Turbineguy Nov 2020 #50
Please be careful dem in texas Nov 2020 #54
Ok I take back yesterday's advice...DO NOT DROP CHARGES Maeve Nov 2020 #55
Sixteen years ago, The Husband and I faced a major decision. colorado_ufo Nov 2020 #56
I'm surprised the police released her to the son's custody without sending her Tanuki Nov 2020 #57
The police initially took her to the ER rustysgurl Nov 2020 #71
Damned Shame it Had to come to That.. StaunchDemocrat1957 Nov 2020 #58
Glad you had real police respond! (Instead of a Nazi, white supremacist, MAGAt, etc) Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2020 #59
going there too. glad that the LE officers stopdiggin Nov 2020 #127
THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES TO HER VIOLENT ACTIONS. trueblue2007 Nov 2020 #60
Can any of us imagine the seething turmoil bubbling inside their heads? flamin lib Nov 2020 #61
Just be careful Oscarthegreat Nov 2020 #62
I'm glad the police backed you up. kimbutgar Nov 2020 #63
You are a saint. warmfeet Nov 2020 #64
I play poker. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #73
Thank you. warmfeet Nov 2020 #85
Nice, and a piece of wisdom moonscape Nov 2020 #105
I'm glad the police are taking this seriously BainsBane Nov 2020 #69
I'm glad to hear that your police are awesomely understanding and responsive FakeNoose Nov 2020 #76
Sorry you are going through this... HipChick Nov 2020 #77
Such a scary story. But it does show that the MAGAs know Trump's done. C Moon Nov 2020 #78
Good for you. You're really a good citizen and some people have to learn the hard way. ancianita Nov 2020 #79
The mother is probably dealing with serious mental health issues. cab67 Nov 2020 #82
You must also be to blame for Ilsa Nov 2020 #83
I had an airtight alibi for Archduke Ferdinand. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #100
In my considered legal opinion, these folks ain't right in the head. TomSlick Nov 2020 #84
It's a very upbeat story about your police department. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2020 #86
Sounds like she has some serious mental health issues relayerbob Nov 2020 #89
you are a strong person. peacebuzzard Nov 2020 #91
I was engaged by the first installment your story. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #92
Good to hear you are ok, and sorry you have had to deal with this. Stand firm rustysgurl. c-rational Nov 2020 #93
Trumpism Is A Brain Change Issue colsohlibgal Nov 2020 #94
The life you've ruined in the short term is Sonny's Warpy Nov 2020 #95
It's his mother's FAULT she "ruined her life"!!! Cha Nov 2020 #97
They both need intervention Roy Rolling Nov 2020 #99
I would find an attorney and sue the piss out of them Buckeyeblue Nov 2020 #101
Wow. I've read both of your posts. Old Crow Nov 2020 #104
Dear god. WTF!? This IS fucking Nazi Germany in real time here. Texin Nov 2020 #106
is the son armed? pansypoo53219 Nov 2020 #107
I have no idea. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #111
Why are they blaming you that their guns were taken away? ansible Nov 2020 #113
The son blamed the incident on her for having a Biden sign. Flaleftist Nov 2020 #119
"Happy" ending. This woman's rage almost certainly Hortensis Nov 2020 #108
that really sounds like it's not a mental health issue, but an attitude issue that was taught paulkienitz Nov 2020 #109
Stay safe Joinfortmill Nov 2020 #110
They just don't think the law applies to them. BComplex Nov 2020 #112
Glad you're not taking their shit. Bravo! SunSeeker Nov 2020 #114
PLEASE talk to your other neighbor (who is also pressing charges) orleans Nov 2020 #115
Get a gun BGBD Nov 2020 #117
You did NOT ruin her life vlyons Nov 2020 #118
To the son, my Dad would have said, mahina Nov 2020 #120
Have you filed for TRO's (Temporary Restraining Orders)? Pachamama Nov 2020 #121
There is a TRO in effect now. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #143
Wow that is awful Meowmee Nov 2020 #122
This is a lot to deal with. herding cats Nov 2020 #123
If possible, financially and otherwise, go after both of them in a civil action too DonaldsRump Nov 2020 #124
I guess the saying is true vercetti2021 Nov 2020 #125
Mental midgets... Chicago1980 Nov 2020 #126
Why were they not arrested for violation of the court order and intimidation. olegramps Nov 2020 #129
The police and I talked about that. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #144
Thanks for the reply. olegramps Nov 2020 #147
Fighting the good fight, rustysgurl ,stay strong...nt N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2020 #130
Thank you for doing your civic duty. These MAGATS need to be reigned in. lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #131
I'm so sorry you have had to experience this! AC_Mem Nov 2020 #132
I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Nov 2020 #133
There are some actions I think you should take Alpeduez21 Nov 2020 #136
Very sound advice, and I thank you. rustysgurl Nov 2020 #142
Wow! Stay safe! Survey the area before going outside ecstatic Nov 2020 #137
Sounds like Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia Major Nikon Nov 2020 #138
So sorry to read you are going through this! littlemissmartypants Nov 2020 #139
Sorry you have to deal with these idiots. Stuart G Nov 2020 #140
Typical republican, nice when they want something. Mean when they don't get it. Barbara2423 Nov 2020 #141
I'm sorry all that happened. apnu Nov 2020 #145
I am sorry to read your experiences Moostache Nov 2020 #146
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