The most terrifying experience of my life to date

[pomtzu]

I would file a formal complaint. That's a pretty darn irresponsible act by a police department. Fortunately, Brian wasn't a trigger happy guy. That whole incident could have had a disastrous outcome.

Glad that you're all okay!

[sparks19]

I would file a formal complaint. That's a pretty darn irresponsible act by a police department. Fortunately, Brian wasn't a trigger happy guy. That whole incident could have had a disastrous outcome.

Glad that you're all okay!

that's what he said when the talked to the guy at the police station when he called. that kind of irresponsibility can result in death . and even the sargeant guy said that is why they need to announce themselves because IF Brian had fired he would have been within his rights as t hey were on our property ... at my door which was unlocked and did not announce who he was. I certainly have never felt more threatened in my life or that my life could have been in danger. for all we knew he was trying to break in or something. You don't prowl around someones yard and come to their back door at 2 am and not announce yourself.

When he asked if this was house 217 and I said no... he hightailed it off of our property pretty darn fast. He knew he was in the wrong.

[caseysmom]

That cop was lucky he didn't get shot. What would have happened if beezer was outside? I shudder to think.

[Freedom]

Well, I sure was scared, just reading this. I can't imagine how YOU felt!

Glad all turned out well. Brian did right phoning in to let them know about that lack of identification.

Hugs to all of you, hope you catch up on that sleep tonight.

Oh and Beezer deserves major hugs and treats, lol!

[pomtzu]

I'm not sure of the law now, but it used to be, that if Brian had fired at someone outside of the house, he could be charged, even tho that person was on your property. If the person had been inside the house, Brian would have been justified to shoot.

My ex always told me that if I shoot an intruder that is outside, be sure to drag him inside before I call the cops.

[caseysmom]

I'm not sure of the law now, but it used to be, that if Brian had fired at someone outside of the house, he could be charged, even tho that person was on your property. If the person had been inside the house, Brian would have been justified to shoot.

My ex always told me that if I shoot an intruder that is outside, be sure to drag him inside before I call the cops.

I have always heard that also. Of course you have to wipe up the drag marks after

[sparks19]

yeah Brian wouldn't have shot anyway unless he actually tried to come in the house. He shouted out a warning for him first and the cop hightailed it off our property when I told him he had the wrong house. he was WAY in the wrong and knew it.

Beezer has definitely been getting special treatment for being such a good boy and alerting us to the problem and defending his house. We offered for him to come sleep in the bed with us but he wanted to stay out in the living room and patrol.

but he got a big slice of cheese and some big lovins.

It amazes me the difference in their reaction. Beezer KNEW something was WRONG. Belle... she had no idea. she was just very excited about the whole thing lol.

yeah we didn't let beezer out until we saw they guys were on the other side of the fence. I too fear what would have happened had he been in the yard when the cop opened our gate and came in.

[lvpets2002]

Dont you just love new neighbors.. Heck I would have been Freeked too.. I cant beleive those stupid cops did not announce who they was.. Heck Brian could have shot at one of them.. He would have had every right too.. You know he has to protect his family & home.. I hope those cops got told the right act.. Now for the neighbors = you might have just got rid of them.. They wont come home knowing the cops are after them..

[Puckstop31]

I'm not sure of the law now, but it used to be, that if Brian had fired at someone outside of the house, he could be charged, even tho that person was on your property. If the person had been inside the house, Brian would have been justified to shoot.

My ex always told me that if I shoot an intruder that is outside, be sure to drag him inside before I call the cops.

Correct. The law is rather absolute on a bad guy INside my house. Outside is a little more grey.

The big problem with THIS situation is, until I got outside I had no idea he was a cop. If I shoot a cop, I am at best in a jail system that hates me for being a "cop shooter" and at worst, dead too. That guy tries to come in, I would have shot him for sure, no doubt. IF I survive the repercussion of shooting a cop, I have a good case in court. Thats a BIG if.

Basically, I am just VERY grateful it worked out the way it did. Lessons learned to boot.

[Asiel]

Wow-that had me scared just reading about what could have hapenned and I was thinking how terrified you would be if you were alone when something like this took place. Lucky hubby was home and he isn't trigger happy or you could be in such a mess right now and all because the cop didn't I.D. himself, how nutso is that?
I lost it after reading you were naked....sorry but I cracked up, settled my nerves though so thanks for that one......lol.

[Anikaca77]

That is pretty terrifying. When I lived by myself in an apartment for the first time every little noise scared me, even now sometimes things scare and my husband just thinks I'm silly.

I remember one night the neighbors upstairs were making so much noise it was crazy, there was banging going on and it sounded like some guys were having a fight and all I could keep thinking was they were going to punch a hole through the wall, I tried to call the local police # from the phone book and ended up getting the state troppers I believe so by the time I got the correct number I heard some shouting outside and I peaked through my drapes and saw several cops outside asking the neighbors to come downstairs.

I was glad the cops showed up when they did and I've seen them a couple of times walking around our buildings late at night, not so much anymore but I know sometimes they do patrol from their car.

I hope things go better tonight for you.

Melissa