General Discussion

Corgigal

(9,298 posts)

76. We just moved from South Carolina.

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Original post)

Mon Apr 30, 2018, 01:50 PM

Apr 2018

We had a 80 something year old husband and wife confide to us that they were fearful of their neighbor. He originally moved in with his mother, but they didn't get along and she moved out. He also had a issue with boundaries, he would cross the little street, where was a small duck pond and tell people where they could not stand.
Then he did a spooky thing. I didn't really understand it but my husband did. He took reflective tape and started to put it down on the yard. Different color by the driveway, another on on the yard to the mailbox.
So, what did we do? We called Secret Service, we sent them the photos. Secret Service has a little known area about threat assessment. We don't know what the did to the spooky neighbor, they did contact the 80 year old neighbor. The creepy guy ended up moving.
Document everything, if you feel he's a threat to you, or others then you call it in. It's a top level response, but sometimes that is all they understand.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

168 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

My morning trespasser strikes again. Inside a red county. [View all] Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 OP

If you exchange pleasantries with him sharp_stick Apr 2018 #1

That bridge has been burned down. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #2

No fence? snort Apr 2018 #47

most neighborhood associations & zoning laws forbid front yard fence of any type. Sunlei Apr 2018 #52

We have that, no fencing is allowed anyplace. Even bushes/trees are regulated as they like the RKP5637 Apr 2018 #132

That's too bad sharp_stick Apr 2018 #105

I was standing at my door watching a remote neighbor's dog pinch a loaf in front of my mailbox. TheBlackAdder Apr 2018 #46

People that don't pick up sharp_stick Apr 2018 #104

That's why I refuse to consider living in a Right leaning area lunatica Apr 2018 #3

First you put up a no trespassing sign at the edge of your property TeamPooka Apr 2018 #4

I thought about putting up a no trepassing sign. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #8

Submit the video and photos to the HOA. If they refuse to act you have a lawsuit against them. TeamPooka Apr 2018 #15

Does the HOA have rules against fences? appleannie1943 Apr 2018 #32

There are rules regarding fences and permanent structures, though many don't adhere to the rules. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #88

By any chance are you retired? If so, you might actually be avebury Apr 2018 #75

NOT making light of your situation AT ALL but have you heard of Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #84

OH, my goodness. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #91

Phil Hendrie, well known LA radio guy, brilliant. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #96

Phil Hendrie! OMG! I chatted with him a few times when he was in ATL alphafemale Apr 2018 #155

I am an ole geezer and two years ago I moved to Florida. olegramps Apr 2018 #126

We had some property once. Turbineguy Apr 2018 #156

put up a sign azureblue Apr 2018 #67

Refocus snowybirdie Apr 2018 #5

Let me tell you a story. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #10

I had a somewhat similar situation HAB911 Apr 2018 #6

Nice work! Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #11

I'd get one of those motion operated sprinklers csziggy Apr 2018 #7

Thanks for the link. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #12

Change your lawn to clover blogslut Apr 2018 #9

Love the idea, but I bet my HOA would have a thing to say about it. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #13

Yeah, sorry about the HOA blogslut Apr 2018 #14

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #18

If being direct won't work, I think the passive-aggressive way Ilsa Apr 2018 #16

I prefer passive resistance to passive aggressive. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #21

We tossed the dog's "leavings" back onto the owner's yard More_Cowbell Apr 2018 #118

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #120

Have you ever just walked out and spoken to him? Face to face, politely, but firmly? Tipperary Apr 2018 #158

People that you can reason with on a civil basis, don't make the kind of questionnable Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #159

Um, ok. Well, good luck. Tipperary Apr 2018 #161

I have a couple of suggestions. NCTraveler Apr 2018 #17

. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #19

I can relate with my RW neighbor vercetti2021 Apr 2018 #20

I read your thread. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #22

Oh? vercetti2021 Apr 2018 #25

I want to know mercuryblues Apr 2018 #23

I like the pepper idea. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #34

I've used much hotter cayenne pepper to good effect. erronis Apr 2018 #110

Neighbors who trespass on a regular basis need to be stopped MineralMan Apr 2018 #24

As you pointed out a few years back. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #35

Perhaps. However, you can take action on your own at any time. MineralMan Apr 2018 #42

Thanks. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #57

Really, I doubt that your neighbors are reading DU. MineralMan Apr 2018 #59

Yeah I am often surprised how few ever heard of this place. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #86

Really? You are actually assuming your neighbors will read du and know who you are? Tipperary Apr 2018 #160

The difference is, if you do what MineralMan suggests Mariana Apr 2018 #58

I wouldn't be too worried about them finding out who you are from DU. bearsfootball516 Apr 2018 #101

The conversation I would have with that neighbor is; S.E. TN Liberal Apr 2018 #26

See if you can find a high frequency dog deterrent. rickford66 Apr 2018 #27

Lounge? Blog? DU? Sailor65x1 Apr 2018 #28

Before the camera starts shooting in infra-red, there is a red glow on the lenses. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #36

I think that feature is to let you know the IR is working... KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #102

I live in a rural area and have lots of huge dogs coming on my property. I have little dogs who get OregonBlue Apr 2018 #29

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #37

All restaurant supply stores and most food cooperatives carry it by the pound. Also Amazon. OregonBlue Apr 2018 #150

Get 1 1/2" PVC pipe at Lowe's Orange Free State Apr 2018 #30

Excellent! You may also want to include some very old uncooked eggs... erronis Apr 2018 #114

Ever try pickling a raw egg in vinegar ? eppur_se_muova Apr 2018 #133

Fowl? Bwahahahahahaha! Orange Free State May 2018 #166

Put up the most Republican looking "Trespassers will be shot" sign IronLionZion Apr 2018 #31

The dog is actually likeable. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #39

Ah, a "Wait 'til I'm not home so you can break into my house and take my guns" sign... hunter Apr 2018 #139

OP already said no signs allowed by his/her HOA. cwydro Apr 2018 #142

Yard Sentinel ultrasonic device, under $30. nt Cognitive_Resonance Apr 2018 #33

This sounds very passive resistance. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #40

That sounds like it would punish the innocent dog, not it's human IronLionZion Apr 2018 #63

I would get one that has motion detection sensors. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #65

It's motion activated, dogs will just move on away from the sound rather than linger. nt Cognitive_Resonance Apr 2018 #95

If you have an HOA I would complain to them before going to the cops or a lawyer Downtown Hound Apr 2018 #38

Are you saying the person is coming on your property, or just the dog? pnwmom Apr 2018 #41

It's a trespass. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #60

It's a trespass by the dog or by the person or both? I'm not sure from your description pnwmom Apr 2018 #97

Sprinkler system connected to the motion detector. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2018 #43

Buy a non working bear trap and put it in the driveway. askyagerz Apr 2018 #44

I am unclear on one part. forthemiddle Apr 2018 #45

There will not be a conversation. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #64

I also live in a very red area. forthemiddle Apr 2018 #87

Keep documenting . Yes social media has actually been a benefit to those in the minority I agree lunasun Apr 2018 #48

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #66

flour steventh Apr 2018 #49

I decided a long time ago not to put up with shit from my neighbors Major Nikon Apr 2018 #50

+1 dalton99a Apr 2018 #68

I hope this community can someday be one where it would be that easy. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #69

I live in a deep red county in Texas Major Nikon Apr 2018 #89

Activated Motion Sensor Water Sprinkler Animal (R)epellent Sunlei Apr 2018 #51

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #70

I have the best neighbors in the world, and I never take it for granted. Snake Plissken Apr 2018 #53

I had great neighbors until we moved here. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #71

Your neighbor is Punk'n you aeromanKC Apr 2018 #54

You have a sharp eye. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #72

Like sprinkler idea or maybe some motion activated loud siren that will scare the crap out of them. Pepsidog Apr 2018 #55

I am definitely taking notes about options I can take. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #73

I would be tempted to oil the driveway, but the person would probably sue you. niyad Apr 2018 #56

Bagpipes? Maybe I'll get good enough to perform at the annual Highlander games? Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #74

we will, of course, want the video!!! niyad Apr 2018 #80

Are you able to have a pretty good idea of when the guy will trespass? avebury Apr 2018 #61

Getting up early in the morning would definitely be a major inconvenience. LOL! Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #77

You've gotten some good advice here. kag Apr 2018 #62

Thank you for the kind words. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #79

We just moved from South Carolina. Corgigal Apr 2018 #76

I don't think it's that bad, though you've perked my curiousity. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #83

I am confused here Lee-Lee Apr 2018 #78

Since we aren't allowed to put up signs, I'm pretty sure the compilation of videos Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #93

You haven't really answered the question Lee-Lee Apr 2018 #122

Nope. Op has not. Read up thread. Op is posting on du, certain that said neighbor will see op. Tipperary Apr 2018 #162

I understand your determination. scarletlib Apr 2018 #81

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #98

Is the dog using your lawn to poop? nini Apr 2018 #82

Only pooped once, that I caught on video. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #99

Dogs are always interested in following another dog's scent. Is there a leash law in your town? pnwmom Apr 2018 #103

The dog is always on a leash. The dog would trespass up the driveway, Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #106

You say, "would." Has the owner stopped following the dog up the driveway? pnwmom Apr 2018 #111

This morning the dog stopped in its tracks, just over the property line. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #116

So the owner pulled it onto your side yard? Yeah, that doesn't make sense, pnwmom Apr 2018 #135

Bingo. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #136

Can you put up DownriverDem Apr 2018 #85

It would have to be a very selective alarm, with a narrow focus. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #107

Never fall in love with a house extvbroadcaster Apr 2018 #90

I'm in love with my house Hekate Apr 2018 #100

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #108

Me too. Now that the kids are grown and my husband is telecommuting full time, we moved... Hekate Apr 2018 #130

I think every neighborhood has THAT neighbor spinbaby Apr 2018 #140

I like some of the suggestions here & am taking notes! (black pepper, white flour, sprinklers) Hekate Apr 2018 #92

Thank you so much! Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #109

There are home security systems with a two way talk function. procon Apr 2018 #94

I have to look into that, because I'm not sure that we are allowed to combine microphones to our Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #112

I think they are linked to Smart Phones, maybe that's a workaround? procon Apr 2018 #121

You're right that there are smartphone commercials, even here in Florida, where people Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #124

It's a damn shame we have to live this way. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #113

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #117

Yes, yes, yes and thank you KY_EG! What you said and it IS a damn shame. yonder Apr 2018 #131

We have a rental next door. I cringe every time someone moves out. The last tenants were OK and I RKP5637 Apr 2018 #115

Thank you. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #119

Stop them now Bayard Apr 2018 #123

Try this: yonder Apr 2018 #125

I don't think my conservative neighbors have any trouble seeing me as an anomaly. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #128

Don't think it matters, unless that dog has experience with bears. yonder Apr 2018 #134

Some pet & sporting goods stores carry wild predator animal scents, and some zoos sell "Zoo Doo" Hekate Apr 2018 #138

Thank you! Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #141

howdi AllaN01Bear Apr 2018 #127

Too intense for me. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #129

What a psychopath. n/t demmiblue Apr 2018 #137

Your friend sounds like a bonehead. Downtown Hound Apr 2018 #147

That is really horrible. I cannot imagine the kind of person who would do that to an animal. Tipperary Apr 2018 #163

Re the pepper solution: CAYENNE pepper! Kajun Gal Apr 2018 #143

shovel the shit to his front door. pansypoo53219 Apr 2018 #144

I'm autistic spectrum oblivious to micro and passive aggressions. hunter Apr 2018 #145

So, have you ever actually told them you don't want them doing that? Lee-Lee Apr 2018 #146

That would be a normal thing to do in a normal community. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #148

I grew up in a red community - Ms. Toad Apr 2018 #149

I'll PM you tomorrow. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #151

They can't go to small claims court for trespass Lee-Lee Apr 2018 #154

Umm...that would be almost completely incorrect. Ms. Toad Apr 2018 #165

So no then? In that case, this is on you Lee-Lee Apr 2018 #153

I use to think that way too. That the law use to mean something. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #157

This thread is hilarious. cwydro May 2018 #167

There's a few things that I don't understand vlyons Apr 2018 #152

Tampering with someone else's mailbox is a federal crime. blue neen Apr 2018 #164

You aren't going to believe this, because I'm still trying to process it, but someone did take Baitball Blogger May 2018 #168