another neighbor problem

my neighbor moved and rented her house out to her cousin and husband...they have no kids...and smoke weed all the time...i have no problem with there bad habbits when it only involves them..to each there own...but there bad habbit is leaving a bad smell all in my front yard on a daily basis...and i have a 9 year old son who is curious about what the funny smell is...i have talked to the owner of the house about 2 months ago and nothing has changed..and i have talked to them and asked them to do it in another part of there yard..and stil nothing has changed they prefer to do it in the front yard on the side of there house next to ours..i cant move we are buying our house...and i now belive the male who lives ther is dealing too..over the past couple weeks people have been coming to there yard and stoping for a few mins but never getting out of the car and than leaving...yesterday the male who lives there was arguing with somone in a car beccause he "didnt pay him all his money and he wont give him no more "help" until he is paid up"..the words my son and i heard when we walked out side to leave.....what do i do? i asked my brother to talk to one of the police officers he knows and he said to call the cops on them when they are outside smoking but..by the time the cops make it here they will be finished...so its going to look like im just calling for no reason..plus if its not enough weed all there going to get is a slap on the wrist and told not to do it again..than im going to have problems with the neighbors...im stumped...but im tired of being sufficated by the stinch and i dont want my son thinking its ok any advice?

Just becsuse our children see things happen, they don't have to think it's OK. This is an opportunity for you imprint your views on him in two ways. The obvious is your opposition to smoking. The second is how you handle it. Although you spoke to the neighbor, give it another shot. Be calm, perhaps some sort of olive branch could be offered and have another go at it.

Depending on where you live, the cops may or may not be able to help. If you go this route, contact the narcotics unit directly. Oh, and if he has half a brain, he will know where the heat came from. Good, luck and, unfortunately, it could be worse.

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Originally Posted by danojeno

Just becsuse our children see things happen, they don't have to think it's OK. This is an opportunity for you imprint your views on him in two ways. The obvious is your opposition to smoking. The second is how you handle it. Although you spoke to the neighbor, give it another shot. Be calm, perhaps some sort of olive branch could be offered and have another go at it.

Depending on where you live, the cops may or may not be able to help. If you go this route, contact the narcotics unit directly. Oh, and if he has half a brain, he will know where the heat came from. Good, luck and, unfortunately, it could be worse.

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Marijuana isn't a narcotic so I doubt the narcotics unit would get involved lol.

Explain to your son what they're doing and what your opinion on it is. If you're not ok with it then let him know your feelings on it. Personally, I would be more upset if they were smoking cigarettes and he was inhaling that second hand smoke.

the cigarette smoke you cant smell from our house..but the crap they are smoking you can as soon as you walk out our door it hits you like a brick to the face...if ididnt know better i would think we were living next to a weed farm...i told my son what they are doing is wrong and i dont agree with it

We had a similar problem with a neighbor a few years ago. They just wouldn't stop smoking right next to our house. So we made sure when we picked up after our dogs that the bucket of fresh dog droppings were placed right next to their favorite smoking spot with the lid on. The dogs would get picked up after every day, and I'd conveniently forget to put the lid on the bucket or take the trash out on trash day. Took 2 trash cycles for them to find a new place to smoke.

Good luck with your neighbors. You could also try talking to the actual owners of the house about what is going on. Depending on the relationship you have with them they may be able to help. I'm a landlord as well and go out of my way to make sure I have good relationships with all the neighbors since they act as my "eyes" on things I can't always be around to see.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Marijuana isn't a narcotic so I doubt the narcotics unit would get involved...

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Yeah, be sure to remind them of that when they rip the ghetto gate off the front door, smash in and arrest everyone in sight. Tell them they should rename their clique to better represent all banned substances.

i dont know if calling the police is an option, or if its a good option. if anything, dont threaten with calling the police, never, in no case. Call the police or dont call the police, but never threaten with it. Calling the police is an option you always have.


Here is what i would try: Complain calmly and clearly whenever you smell it, immediately when you smell it. You need to first make sure that they really know that it bothers you, for sure, no miscommunication. Next step would be to do something out of the box, something that is maybe quite drastic but doesnt involve the police. An earlier poster had a nice anecdote involving smelly dog poop. Basically annoy them out of their behavior with something that really annoys... but that doesnt cause much property damage and doesnt hurt anyone.

My idea for the next step would be: Threaten to use water if you catch them again. Threaten to get a super soaker or something like that. And if they keep fumigating you, next time you grab your high-powered toy water rifle, pump it up, and aim for their drugs. (and crotches).

If we assume that these people are drug users, maybe dealers, but still rational, meaning smoking pot but not smoking any hard chemicals, they wont call the police. they wont react in any over-the-top way that it would cause police to arrive, like hurting you or destroying stuff you own. they know you know but you wont call the police but will take measures. Annoying measures, not threatening but annoying.

I think something like this could work.

Or, another idea: get a portable audio system, or ghetto blaster, and when you smell something you turn up something from Bob Marley, loud enough for them and other people to hear, and stop when they put out their stuff and get inside ^^ but maybe this is not as good as water or smell, because it involves the risk of others hearing it, which could be an implicit threat to call the police.


just be calm and rational and creative, im sure you will find a way that will teach your son, get your neighbors to change, a way that also allows for your neighbors to maintain some respect for you because you found a creative way that didnt involve the police. whatever you do dont leave whoever lives with you in the dark about it. Making plans together and then executing them, and maybe even being completely successful, is one of the most fulfilling ways to communicate anyway.

Calling the narcotics unit is spot on. Make sure you have as many details as you can get. That will help them and they will take you more serious. Get things like vehicle descriptions with plate number, physical descriptions of everybody that lives in the house, the times cars are usually pulling up to the house with their plate number if possible. The more info the better.

They will then pass that info on to a street level unit that can hopefully start to buy from him and eventually get a warrant and rid you of the problem. This is not an overnight process and you will need to be patient. Going this route the neighbor will not be able to point to you as a snitch, it could have been any person he sold to that got pinched.

Many departments have emails set up for cases just like this. When you talk to the narc unit all for a email address or a good way to continue to pass info to them. They are not going to be able to watch the house all day and you might see things they miss. Write them down and once a week send them the info. You never know what little detail you get might be the key to taking down a drug ring bigger than just that house.

I would not recommend you deal with them in any way. If the guy really is selling even if it is only weed that does not make him an ok guy. I have seen plenty of people assaulted, shot, and stabbed over the dumbest amount of dope. Stay away from them and see what the police can do.

The thing is you own your home and can't move. If you call the police and the police don't catch them red handed they will figure one of the neighbors called and maybe blame you. If they do, you can bet people like this can and will make your life miserable. I would call the narcotics division anonymously and maybe they can start an investigation on the drug dealing. That way the cops won't blindly come out and then not be able to do anything.

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Originally Posted by Kurtilein

i dont know if calling the police is an option, or if its a good option. if anything, dont threaten with calling the police, never, in no case. Call the police or dont call the police, but never threaten with it. Calling the police is an option you always have.


Here is what i would try: Complain calmly and clearly whenever you smell it, immediately when you smell it. You need to first make sure that they really know that it bothers you, for sure, no miscommunication. Next step would be to do something out of the box, something that is maybe quite drastic but doesnt involve the police. An earlier poster had a nice anecdote involving smelly dog poop. Basically annoy them out of their behavior with something that really annoys... but that doesnt cause much property damage and doesnt hurt anyone.

My idea for the next step would be: Threaten to use water if you catch them again. Threaten to get a super soaker or something like that. And if they keep fumigating you, next time you grab your high-powered toy water rifle, pump it up, and aim for their drugs. (and crotches).

If we assume that these people are drug users, maybe dealers, but still rational, meaning smoking pot but not smoking any hard chemicals, they wont call the police. they wont react in any over-the-top way that it would cause police to arrive, like hurting you or destroying stuff you own. they know you know but you wont call the police but will take measures. Annoying measures, not threatening but annoying.

I think something like this could work.

Or, another idea: get a portable audio system, or ghetto blaster, and when you smell something you turn up something from Bob Marley, loud enough for them and other people to hear, and stop when they put out their stuff and get inside ^^ but maybe this is not as good as water or smell, because it involves the risk of others hearing it, which could be an implicit threat to call the police.


just be calm and rational and creative, im sure you will find a way that will teach your son, get your neighbors to change, a way that also allows for your neighbors to maintain some respect for you because you found a creative way that didnt involve the police. whatever you do dont leave whoever lives with you in the dark about it. Making plans together and then executing them, and maybe even being completely successful, is one of the most fulfilling ways to communicate anyway.

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I think this is a terrible option. Assuming that they don't use drugs other than weed is not a good idea. Maybe they only smoke weed but sell others. Maybe they only smoke weed and are bank robbers, nobody here will know for sure and advising someone to do the things you did could really get them hurt or property damaged. People are crazy enough without adding any type of drug in the mix.

Plus you are advising the op to do things that could get them in trouble with the police. Turning the attention away from the target and to the crazy neighbor with a water gun. Bringing a water gun to a possible gun fight is not a winning move.

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Originally Posted by danojeno

Yeah, be sure to remind them of that when they rip the ghetto gate off the front door, smash in and arrest everyone in sight. Tell them they should rename their clique to better represent all banned substances.

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Its a controlled substance. You don't have to be "ghetto" to smoke pot.

I'd be more worried about my kid smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol. That stuff can actually kill you.

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Originally Posted by KMG

I have seen plenty of people assaulted, shot, and stabbed over the dumbest amount of dope. Stay away from them and see what the police can do.

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When did heroin get involved here?!

Guys they're pot heads, not hard core drug dealers. She lives in NC, not New Haven, CT. They'd probably be too stoned to assault you lol.

Lmao squirt them with a super soaker?! I think we just hit a new low here lmao. Yea hose down those criminals smoking the devils weed! They're probably sacrificing baby lambs and children in the backyard too!

I you squirt them with water they'll probably think they pissed themselves lol.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Guys they're pot heads, not hard core drug dealers....

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Any time there is money involved it is hard core. Pot heads who sell more than occasionally have to protect their stash from real threats who will try to take it by violence. Don't think for a minute people don't get killed over weed, and it's inflated price, every week. You don't have to sell cocaine or heroin to get smoked out of business.

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Any time there is money involved it is hard core. Pot heads who sell more than occasionally have to protect their stash from real threats who will try to take it by violence. Don't think for a minute people don't get killed over weed, and it's inflated price, every week. You don't have to sell cocaine or heroin to get smoked out of business.

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You have no idea that they're even dealers, its all speculation. You have to define "more than occasionally" bc i could interpret that phrase differently than you may intend. I disagree with you and a majority of the people who have responded in this thread lol.

I do like the pun in that last sentence though, props on that lol. :gj:

The OP should be thankful that she doesn't live in CO or WA, she'd be SOL there lol.

It is not speculation. From what she overheard and observed it sounds to me that it is very possible he is also selling it. This is what I do its not my opinion its my experience with dealing with situations just like this. So if you disagree or not is not important its not you in this situation its the op. I don't want weed smoked around me either and would want something done too. If you smoke weed that is your decision but you should respect the people around you especially when its still illegal.

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Originally Posted by KMG

It is not speculation. From what she overheard and observed it sounds to me that it is very possible he is also selling it. This is what I do its not my opinion its my experience with dealing with situations just like this. So if you disagree or not is not important its not you in this situation its the op. I don't want weed smoked around me either and would want something done too. If you smoke weed that is your decision but you should respect the people around you especially when its still illegal.

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You don't want weed smoked around you yet "cigars" are one of your interests. Pot, meet kettle. <-pun intended.

I do enjoy an occasional cigar. But absolutely hate the smell of cigarettes and weed. But cigars and pipes are fine. I do not smoke my cigars in a way that bothers anybody. If I'm around a person that does not like my cigar I will move without complaint.

Cigars however are legal and do not bring the criminal element driving by your house at 3 in the morning.

Ok, first of all Kurtilein, your ideas are all terrible advice. I would not go starting crap with the neighbors.

Now, as far as I am concerned, second hand cigarette smoke is much worse, and that's everywhere. Alcohol is way more dangerous than pot. There is all sorts of drunk driving accidents, and domestic violence that result from alcohol.

You can't shelter kids from everything. Take this opportunity to teach them about drugs, and making the right decisions. Educate them, give them the power of knowledge. Then when they are confronted with this type of situation as say, a teenager, they know what it is, what it can do, and that its illegal (in most places). Not, hmm, I wonder, maybe ill try it. How are kids supposed to grow up and learn if we shelter them from everything? Like when my daughter's grandpa died. We didn't hide that he was sick from her, we explained what was going on so she would understand. She was only 4. Then, when he died, it wasn't like "Where did grandpa go, what happened to him?". She knew. And when we had to put our cat down, she was right there petting him. Because she hadn't been sheltered from death. Give them some credit, they are smarter and tougher than you think.

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Originally Posted by KMG

Cigars however are legal and do not bring the criminal element driving by your house at 3 in the morning.

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They do if you got Cubans! :O lol

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You don't want weed smoked around you yet "cigars" are one of your interests. Pot, meet kettle. <-pun intended.

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Seriously? Illegal substance vs legal tobacco. That argument I'd dodo! I love almost all your posts mike but you missed it on this one. What if it were crack? Would you ask the same question? What if they were shooting meth? Point is simple it is not legal to smoke pot where the op lives. The op could be smoking cigars, pipes, lighting dog poo on fire. Doesn't matter. It's not okay!
p.s. I said dog poo! Lol!

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Seriously? Illegal substance vs legal tobacco. That argument I'd dodo! I love almost all your posts mike but you missed it on this one. What if it were crack? Would you ask the same question? What if they were shooting meth? Point is simple it is not legal to smoke pot where the op lives. The op could be smoking cigars, pipes, lighting dog poo on fire. Doesn't matter. It's not okay!
p.s. I said dog poo! Lol!

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I was making the point from a health POV. I guess if KMG meant he doesn't wanna be around illegal activities then yea, i get his point.

Weed isn't the same as crack or meth so no, i wouldnt. Alcohol is illegal in some parts of the US, no one makes as big of a deal about people using that... Its stupid bc its more dangerous than pot.

Your forgetting the reason the op made the post. We are not trying to argue right in wrong with peoples bad habits. They just asked for advise for this situation.

We are not trying to solve the worlds problems, just the op's.

You're right. Ever since masonc2k told me i was god in that other thread ive been trying to solve the worlds problems...

"Like" god. Lol!

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"Like" god. Lol!

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No no no... I can speak hebrew, i interpreted it directly!

Just call the cops, if they get there after they finish smoking, the smell (and a cop can tell the smell) will be probable cause to at least get them a fine for possession. But, that could lead to a search warrant if they are dealing and then that gets them arrested.

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Just call the cops, if they get there after they finish smoking, the smell (and a cop can tell the smell) will be probable cause to at least get them a fine for possession. But, that could lead to a search warrant if they are dealing and then that gets them arrested.

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Their flashlights can even tell the smells now lol!

You can speak it but can't read it. Haha!

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You can speak it but can't read it. Haha!

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Don't question me, mortal. I've read the Quran plenty of times in the Synagogue after confessing my sins to Buddha!

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Just call the cops, if they get there after they finish smoking, the smell (and a cop can tell the smell) will be probable cause to at least get them a fine for possession. But, that could lead to a search warrant if they are dealing and then that gets them arrested.

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I wish it was that easy. You will get a better end result calling narcotics instead of patrol.

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I wish it was that easy. You will get a better end result calling narcotics instead of patrol.

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Mike has two great points already, weed isn't a narcotic so narcotics isn't going to go after a non narcotic.

And I like who ever said dope, that's a tell that you haven't had much experience is drugs. Urban dictionary dope and see what you come up with, it's not weed. That's the second point Mike came out with.

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Originally Posted by Kodieh

Mike has two great points already, weed isn't a narcotic so narcotics isn't going to go after a non narcotic.

And I like who ever said dope, that's a tell that you haven't had much experience is drugs. Urban dictionary dope and see what you come up with, it's not weed. That's the second point Mike came out with.

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Weed, LSD, and all manner of illegally possessed controlled substances, narcotics or not, ARE handled by narcotics units. "Narcotics" and "dope" are catch all terms for illegal drugs in the police business and thats whats being discussed. It was said to contact the narco unit because a patrol officer may not have the time or resources to devote to a residential sales case. You may just get a drive-by, which in this case won't cut it. We may not have the same "experience" in drugs but I know my dope, and not from Urban Dictionary.

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So many bad bad advice in this thread. Is this what happen when you live a shelter life? calling weed dope and suggesting to other to shoot water at someone's joint?

Talk to your neighbor again, don't preach and don't judge. It may even help to get your point across if you pretend to understand (go with the classic "yea i blazed back in college too etc etc") bring up the kid and how the kid doesn't like the smell. Get it out of your head that they are crazy pot smoking gun wielding dealer, you are already making assumptions in your head that prevent your from appearing non judgemental when you talk to them.

Think about this, right now to your neighbor your probably the annoying judgement b**** that like to complain about a harmless plant. They certainly have no respect for you or your needs. of course they are not gonna move their spot, why should they just so they would please someone that don't give a cent about or have any authority over them?

change their attitude towards you than i guarantee you they will move for you, your not asking them to vacant the area just to switch their smoking spot to the back of the house. The reason why they are not doing it is because you have 0 respect in their eyes.

Sure you can call the cops, but calling a cop because someone is smoking weed is like the utmost waste of a officer's time. And don't think your neighbor's are dumb, once you call the police your relationship with them will now change for the worse, nobody like a snitch and you got their attention in the worst way possible.

I like the idea with the dog poop, its something you can do that is relatively harmless and you can laugh you way out of it. shooting water at someone joint is just plain childish and make you look like a bigger :cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r: the one holding the joint.

Just my 2 cent. you can do everything in your power to chase them out but weed smoking is so prevalent these days you may have the same problem down the road

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Mike has two great points already, weed isn't a narcotic so narcotics isn't going to go after a non narcotic.

And I like who ever said dope, that's a tell that you haven't had much experience is drugs. Urban dictionary dope and see what you come up with, it's not weed. That's the second point Mike came out with.

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Sorry to inform you but narcotics does deal with marijuana and all forms of drugs, narcotic or not. Also dope is widely used by police officers to describe drugs in general. We do not use urban dictionary to define the terms we use. The fact you think urban dictionary is official and real is hilarious. I'm a police officer and have arrested and served more narcotics warrants than I can count. Some of those were for straight marijuana houses.

Before you judge someone's experience in something make sure you have some yourself.

The presence of a 5-O on the board:D. I have to say everything KMG said made total sense now that occupation has been reveal:)

I have nothing against police officer but as a non police i still think the situation can be deal with more creatively than call the police. I think the 5-O has more important things to do than busting stoner and stalking possible low level dealers

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It is not speculation. From what she overheard and observed it sounds to me that it is very possible he is also selling it.

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Selling weed doesn't equate to a dangerous situation, especially if the "dealer" is talking about it in terms of doing favors for people. Savvy smokers these days will pool money to buy larger quantities at lower rates and split to save money. Maybe the renter is just the connection for his friends with a larger dealer, and has been spotting a friend to keep from hurting the whole pool, or just trying to be a "good friend". Without further information, I can't say for sure if that's the case here, but I can say it with as much certainty as you say there could be danger. Statistically, potheads are one of the least dangerous drug users, including those who consume alcohol.

For the OP, don't assume you're in danger, but you don't have to tolerate poor neighbors either. If you are willing to pursue a resolution that doesn't include the police, the irritation tactics might do the trick for you. It sounds like you've tried to talk to them, but only you can tell if there's room to say more. If you can explain to them that you're trying to keep from involving the police, but you're at your wits end trying to find compromise, you may get further than just "nagging" which is how your neighbors might see what you've done so far. Talking to the landlord is also a valid suggestion, because depending on local law the homeowner could be complicit in illegal substance use/dealing by housing the drug-users.

If all else fails, or you don't have the time or patience to pursue alternate routes, calling the police is a valid option. It's not what I'd do, and I can't say how far you'll get against potentially recreational drug users, but ultimately you have to be satisfied with the way you handled the situation.

You know, how harmful can a natural plant, that has been legalized for medicinal reasons be? It's not like a made chemical, like meth. I would rather run into a pot head, than someone jacked up on meth.

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Sorry to inform you but narcotics does deal with marijuana and all forms of drugs, narcotic or not. Also dope is widely used by police officers to describe drugs in general. We do not use urban dictionary to define the terms we use. The fact you think urban dictionary is official and real is hilarious. I'm a police officer and have arrested and served more narcotics warrants than I can count. Some of those were for straight marijuana houses.

Before you judge someone's experience in something make sure you have some yourself.

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You'd still be wrong, urban dictionary is just an example that is frequented and updated by people directly involved. Dope is not an umbrella term, which I should hope a cop would know. But, hey, I've met some pretty illiterate cops in my time. Sure narcs do deal in weed, but they usually have bigger fish to fry especially in my neck of the woods. I doubt they'd take the time for a small house.

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All we can do here is assume. Yall are assuming that he is just a smoker or just sells weed. He may be just a smoker but he may be selling harder drugs. We don't and can't know here. Passing the info to the police is easy, won't lead the neighbor to who turned him in, and much safer. I could figure out in a few days if the location was selling something and once that ball is rolling its easy to build a case without using the original source. I speak from experience dealing with this exact situation. We, the police, do not care what kind of drugs we go after.

cop: how do you explain this bag of dope i found in your car
felon: what are you talking about its just a small bag a reefer
cop: don't correct me you illiterate dope fiend
felon: dude how many times i have to tell you i only smoke weed

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Originally Posted by threezero

The presence of a 5-O on the board:D.

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We actually have a good number of officers on here. You have been warned. ;)

I don't know, but you could just get over it. It sounds like what they are doing is in the privacy of their own home and you are just smelling it. If that is all you are observing then I would just chill on the subject. If you see a lot of problematic behavior, such as people coming all hours of the night, fights, etc. then additional intervention may be called for. The current movement looks like more states are going to legalize recreational use of marijuana so this may be an opportunity to prepare yourself for a brave new world.

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You'd still be wrong, urban dictionary is just an example that is frequented and updated by people directly involved. Dope is not an umbrella term, which I should hope a cop would know. But, hey, I've met some pretty illiterate cops in my time. Sure narcs do deal in weed, but they usually have bigger fish to fry especially in my neck of the woods. I doubt they'd take the time for a small house.

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Ok, I'm illiterate and dumb because I don't use urban dictionary to define the words I use.
We use alot of terms and police jargon that I'm sure your dictionary would disagree with.

I'm sure the police in your area make plenty of arrest for weed. I'm surprised they haven't told you about them since yall seem to be close.

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We actually have a good number of officers on here. You have been warned. ;)

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It all good. My mother was a police officer too, so are couple of my friends. Maybe its where i live but marijuana isn't technically legalize here but everybody is so lax about its almost been operationally decriminalize by the 5-os for simple possession. Is Houston that uptight on marijuana usage? unless your DEA of course than I have nothing to say:P

I personally will let many things slide. But that is me and only in small amounts. You can still be arrested for the smallest amount though by any department or agency down here.

I just think if you make the choice to smoke and its still illegal you should make a small change when your neighbor asks. Failing to do so I think they should get what they deserve.

The owner of the house should be really concerned because he can actually lose the house if it's busted as a drug house selling weed. As the owner of the property, even if he doesn't live there, they can take it.

No matter whether someone approves or disapproves, or if it might be legal later on, it's illegal right now. Use the cops.

Personally myself, I don't really care that much. I'd just use the smelly thing set near the place they smoke, perhaps set up a sprinkler that happens to overreach into the yard and comes on when your son will be coming home or leaving for school, perhaps.

And for the record, second hand smoke isn't really harmful either, that's a common myth set up by one study from someone who falsified the info according to the sponsors of the study. Either way.. I don't like to smell smoke from cigerettes, cigars, pipes, pot, burning tires or overheated brains.

I had a neighbor once who stood within feet of my window AC and smoked... sending the smell into my house. He persisted until the day he walked up and there was a new horrible odor. He only stayed a few minutes before leaving. Unfortunately for him, the bottle of "buck lure" deer urine I'd dumped there seemed to stick to his shoes. I hope he tracked it into his house.

I have the answer to your problems and it is simple "Pot heads" do not like to share their stash any more than they have to so go get a lawn chair set your Butt down and say "Lets Party" They will take the Chill elsewhere I promise! lol Nobody likes a MOOCH! lol:D

Landlords/home owners, speak with them again. Inform them of your concerns that you are concerned about the safety of your child, rather than involving morals about the topic, if you legitimately think there is a chance it's something more than just smoking. If it continues to be just them smoking on the side of the house, it becomes an issue of weighing out your own feelings about smoking weed and the law. Can you get over it and let them be while still being a good parent? Certainly, but that isn't for anybody here to decide but you. If you start to notice more suspicious activity (weed or no weed - He might have issues with people that are serious, but have nothing to do with weed), more yard fights/yelling matches, by all means call the cops. Do what you need to to keep your family, and the neighborhood a safe place.


To anybody else...
Why did this turn into a pro vs against weed thread?? This is a situation the OP is uncomfortable with, and something the law currently agrees with. I have no issues with weed, if done at an appropriate age, and I would not want a child of my own to smoke weed until they were old enough to responsibly do so. Likewise, the OP has every right not to have their child exposed to it if they don't want them to be, ESPECIALLY when it is illegal. The OP suspects there might be more going on, due to the behavior of strangers who stop at the house - not simply a bias because they smoke weed. Weed dealers in the PAC NW are considerably different than those I knew about in Lincoln, NE. You'd think that Seattle weed dealers would have a greater chance of dangerous encounters, and that Lincoln, NE is the safe place. The difference is that it is widely accepted (and now legal on the state level) in one place and not the other. It's easier to get harder drugs in some areas of NE than weed, because it is villanized much more so than here in WA. It's silly to assume that a certain location implies that dealing any illegal substance is safer than in another. It's still illegal, it still costs money, and it can still be damn shady. Even those with a medical license here in WA before it was legalized state wide, were not the safest or most easy going places - I don't say this from speculation, I speak from experience from knowing people who sectioned off entire portions of their houses, dedicated to growing the stuff. This is NOT a comment for or against the stuff, simply my experience regarding the manner. To assume all pot smokers or dealers are peaceful hippies who just want to have a good time and eat some doritos is blind optimism.



In case anyone forgot what the OP was posting originally:

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Originally Posted by melodyb1985

my neighbor moved and rented her house out to her cousin and husband...they have no kids...and smoke weed all the time...i have no problem with there bad habbits when it only involves them..to each there own...but there bad habbit is leaving a bad smell all in my front yard on a daily basis...and i have a 9 year old son who is curious about what the funny smell is...i have talked to the owner of the house about 2 months ago and nothing has changed..and i have talked to them and asked them to do it in another part of there yard..and stil nothing has changed they prefer to do it in the front yard on the side of there house next to ours..i cant move we are buying our house...and i now belive the male who lives ther is dealing too..over the past couple weeks people have been coming to there yard and stoping for a few mins but never getting out of the car and than leaving...yesterday the male who lives there was arguing with somone in a car beccause he "didnt pay him all his money and he wont give him no more "help" until he is paid up"..the words my son and i heard when we walked out side to leave.....what do i do? i asked my brother to talk to one of the police officers he knows and he said to call the cops on them when they are outside smoking but..by the time the cops make it here they will be finished...so its going to look like im just calling for no reason..plus if its not enough weed all there going to get is a slap on the wrist and told not to do it again..than im going to have problems with the neighbors...im stumped...but im tired of being sufficated by the stinch and i dont want my son thinking its ok any advice?

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Horrible analogy time, everyone ready? OK.. here we go...

Parent: I really don't like when I'm at the park with my son and I notice that these people continue to walk their Yellow Lab in the park, off leash. It's illegal to have the dog off leash in the park, and honestly, I'd be OK if they could just take their dog to another part of the park where the kids don't play, but they just wont listen when I have asked them about it. Besides, I've seen this dog show some possible signs of aggression when their owner has tried to take the ball away, and I'm more afraid that a kid might get hurt if the dog gets too close. What should I do?
Responder: Dogs are wonderful creatures. You should just teach your kid to ignore the dog and keep to himself on the playground. Especially labradors - Labs NEVER bite people, they're the nicest dogs out there. That sign of aggression you thought you saw was just the dog playing, I know this because it was a lab, and they don't bite anybody. Ever.


Yup.