I live in a pretty decent section of Whittier on a block of families and nice folks, where there is also a house owned by a guy who has thrown after hours parties where he charges (you can see him taking money at a table through the window at 230 a.m.) and where people emerge hours later much the worse for wear--so it's likely drugs. There is a group of young ladies who cycle through the place, as well, and let's just say the neighbors have their theories about what's going on there. This has been happening for YEARS. We formed a block club, we've talked to several SAFE officers, we've held meetings, we call 911 sometimes 2-3 times a week. Rarely do the police arrive in time to witness what we witness: drunks sleeping it off on our lawns, people copulating against car doors, fistfights, screaming, etc. One SAFE officer told us the house was classified as a nuisance or trouble house, others have said no it's not. Sometimes 911 seems to understand that it is, sometimes not.
Is there a way to know if this has happened? Is there a way to make this happen? Is this even something we should pursue?
It doesn't seem like the police are a solution; has anyone handled a problem neighbor like this and succeeded? If there is something mere citizens can do, then let's spread the word so more of us can do it.
Pam Nettleton
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