Might Have Jumped the Gun

[blacklabel]

So my lady and I were in the front of the house smoking a cigarette when we heard a neighbor screaming at his girlfriend and her daughter which then followed with the girlfriend yelling back. I was torn but decided to call the cops.

I explained what I had heard and that I had no signs of violence or drug or alcohol abuse (I know he drinks frequently). The call dropped with the dispatcher and they called back but I missed the call. I wasn't too concerned about calling back because it seemed like the dispatcher wasn't inclined to send a unit out. While we were still out front an officer came walking up our street. I explained what I had heard and what I didn't have a chance to tell the dispatcher.

The officers attempted to have the guy and his girlfriend come out but they were very reluctant. They finally came out and the officers checked them over and then left.

Like I said, I was torn about calling but wasn't sure what was happening and was concerned because there are children in the home. No one was taken in and things have been quiet since.

Now I get to worry about the guy fingering me as calling.

Just thought I'd give everyone a breakdown of my Saturday night.

[02ducky]

Naw better safe sorry.

[ray1970]

They're probably glad you are looking out for their safety.

[Sparky]

you may have. If the cops were called every time my old lady and I fought they would have got tired of coming out.

[blacklabel]

I'm having doubts about making the right decision but hearing a man scream in front of a 3 year old girl like I heard makes my blood boil.

[cstone]

Better to call and not need it, then need it and not call.

If it was happening again, the exact same way, would you call? No point in second guessing yourself. If everyone involved walks away, in one piece, and no one is seriously injured, then you handled it the right way.

It's nice to have a pleasant relationship with your neighbors but completely not necessary. Some times you have no choice what type of relationship you have with your neighbors. At times, their actions dictate the type of relationship you have.

Not that it is worth anything, but it sounds to me like you did the right thing. If you are concerned about this family, you could always put in some time, be friendly and see if there is anything you can do to make their life more stable. Not necessary, but it is an option. Just don't try it when there are any types of mind altering substances involved. That is like rolling a big rock up a very long steep hill, over and over and over...

Be safe.

[lpgasman]

I'm having doubts about making the right decision but hearing a man scream in front of a 3 year old girl like I heard makes my blood boil.

Look at it this way, they shouldn't have put you in that situation. If someone is yelling, what's your first instinct? Some thing is going down. What if by chance he did hurt the kid or someone in the house and you didn't call, how would you feel then?

[airborneranger]

It is good that you called. If they figure out it was you and they get mad, then too bad. I had the same case with my neighbors except by the time the cops got there she had smacked him in the face with a broom stick.

[pepito]

I would have knocked on their door instead and ask them if everything was alright and if so to keep it down. You should cap it early and tell him that you were the one who called.

[BPTactical]

I would have knocked on their door instead and ask them if everything was alright and if so to keep it down. You should cap it early and tell him that you were the one who called.

Good way to get your keester in deep shiite.
DV's are a very dangerous thing to step into.