A native Californian transplanted in southern Illinois.I am home from mom's. I hadn't been home 30 minutes when I heard rocks hitting the side of my house. I go out in the backyard and my crazy neighbor is out there. I asked what he was doing and he began screaming obscenities at me, and saying that my dog is ruining the fence by jumping on it (yes, the fence I paid 100% of the cost). Then he said he is going to put nails in it (unsure if he meant in a manner in which to harm the dog or not) and began hammering very loudly. I admit, I saw red. I said he is crazy, and that maybe a good psychiatrist could really help him. I went back in the house and more rocks hit the side of my house. I put my head out a window and said if he wanted to put nails in the fence, that was just fine with me, but he needs to stop throwing things at my house. He suggested I call the police.
Instead, I got out the laptop and emailed a local video camera surveillance place. I don't care what it costs, I am going to have a security camera installed to record all activity along our shared fence line. If it doesn't prevent further craziness, at least I will have hard evidence.
Update: I just had a visit from the police. Neighbor called them and claims I threatened to have someone beat him up. Also, I sick my dogs on him to attack. (He also claimed this when we were in small claims court). I said both claims are ridiculous. Then I said he was throwing rocks at my house tonight and I think he is crazy. They seemed to believe me. They said he claims my dogs bark at 1 and 2 am. I said no, my dogs sleep indoors, pet door is kept closed between 10pm and 6am, at the neighbor's request. (They asked me this long before the fence incident. It is a reasonable request, I said I would do so and I have). The officers said a security camera is a good idea.
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August 19th, 2013 at 01:59 am
August 19th, 2013 at 02:05 am 1376877919
I think that is a very wise thing to do. Stay safe. Sounds like a nut case. We were harassed by a person involved in one of my father's apartments and the messages he left on the answering machine helped the police being involved quicker.
August 19th, 2013 at 03:15 am 1376882128
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August 19th, 2013 at 03:58 am 1376884729
The video taping is also a good idea to watch your house and animals, especially while you are away.
Good luck!
August 19th, 2013 at 05:42 am 1376890967
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August 19th, 2013 at 02:40 pm 1376923243
Ask the other neighbors if he has done anything weird to them? Has he threatened them? Also, tell them what he did to you and ask for them to keep an eye on your place.
If he continues to do this, you have to consider getting a lawyer. Your life is worth it.
August 23rd, 2013 at 04:37 pm 1377275842
I believe the security cameras will either stop his craziness, or give me the proof I need to press charges.
If he does damage or attempt to damage the security cameras, that is a crime and I will report it to the police. Having a video of him doing it will certainly be helpful.
August 23rd, 2013 at 05:23 pm 1377278616
August 24th, 2013 at 05:37 am 1377322641
I think the camera is a good idea too.