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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just seeing this thread now.  And I'm honestly confused as to why so many people are against calling the cops. Call the non-emergency number and make a noise complaint.  Don't mention the drinking unless there is actual evidence of same (and, no, a beer can in the street isn't it).  This shouldn't ruin anyone's life.  Most likely, the cops will show up, take a noise measurement, and tell the partiers to keep quiet.  We have noise restrictions for a reason, and OP is entitled to sleep at night.[/quote]

I'll tell you why:  Defund the Police.  This is a perfect example of the kind of thing that doesn't require police action and where involving the police only has the potential to make things worse.  Reserve police time and resources for real problems.

As a parent with four adult children, we absolutely would want to hear from a neighbor/acquaintance if this kind of thing were going on in our house.  We would have been grateful to receive a call or text from OP.  But OP shouldn't have been vague about it.  I would have texted along these lines:  "Hi, it's OP, hope you're well.  Just thought you should know that it sounds like there's a big party going on at your house.  Larla is such a great kid, I'm sure it's all good, and she says her dad is home -- but I didn't see him, there's a beer can out front, and didn't want anyone to get into any trouble.  Can you let me know if you guys know about the party?  Thanks and sorry for the trouble."       [/quote]

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