Full question:
What can a home owner do when they suspect drugs are being sold from a residence across the street? There is traffic in and out of the house at all hours of the day and night. There is no music being played so how can we fall under disturbance of the peace? This is a nightmare for us. It goes on until 4:00 in the morning and tonight is one of those nights. The cars come and go, lights from their vehicles shine into our bedroom window as they turn around. How can we get relief? WE have called the cops but nothing is being done. They say the drug enforcement will look into it.
- Category: Criminal
- Date:
- State: Colorado
Answer:
If you suspect illegal drug activity in your neighborhood, the first step is to contact law enforcement. If their response is unsatisfactory, it's important to be persistent.
Consider keeping a detailed journal of the suspicious activity you observe. This documentation can help law enforcement identify patterns and may be useful when you provide them with your findings.
If your neighborhood has protective covenants, check with your homeowners' association to see if they can take action based on any violations.
Additionally, you might want to form a neighborhood watch group to collectively monitor and report suspicious behavior.
Lastly, reaching out to local elected officials, such as the mayor's office, can sometimes yield results. They may be able to assist or inform you of any city ordinances that could be enforced by local zoning or building departments.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.