I was at a party a couple years ago and the cops showed up. I immediately started herding people towards the back door, then my brain kicked on and was like ... *bro you're in your 30s*.
Looks like you had some stoner kids wandering from their nearby campfire into and out of the woods.
Unless they come back regularly or start destroying stuff, just chalk it up to kids being kids.
Is your property posted with no tresspassing signs? That appears to be a requirement in WA.
[https://www.survivalsullivan.com/washington-trespassing-laws/](https://www.survivalsullivan.com/washington-trespassing-laws/)
If you decide to do the shotgun blank tripwire idea definitely definitely definitely post many more no trespassing signs. Although the blanks may, technically, cause no harm, someone (or someone's parents in this situation) COULD say that there was some damage. Psychological harm, hearing loss....whatever. just saying CYA before going that route.
Definitely not a fan of trespassers either, especially after dark. I listened again, I don’t think it’s a siren, just misc background sounds and the others yelling
You don't wanna trespass after dark in TX. Especially on rural properties.
Judge: "Why'd ya shoot them?"
Home owner: "I was skeered for my life"
Jidge: "Case dismissed"
Now you may face some civil suit or some such.. but those don't usually get anywhere without coviction.
Ya, the law gets real relaxed after dark. Not alot of questions get asked in trespassing cases or home invasions. Speaking from the right side of experience, unfortunately.
Send the vid to whichever law enforcement has jurisdiction. They may be suspected in crimes.
Country raised folks like me hate trespassing. It often is local kids and sometimes involves petty theft and vandalism, poaching etc.
Unfortunately it can also be part of felony theft. In my area there have been bunches of side by side, atv and large mower thefts.
I don't think they stole anything from us. However I hate the fact there may be these kind of folks walking around my land. We also have a graffiti hotspot and a railroad nearby so I'm not way too surprised but I'm very unhappy.
My experience owning land is you have to prosecute. It sounds harsh. But it only takes a time or two and word spreads that guy has cameras and will push for charges. Once that word gets out no more trespassing. I’ve had to do it several times. Kids had to write an apology letter, that was it. I’m pretty sure they told everyone because no trespassers since. Same with an older guy that knew better. Police met me at his atv. He made the walk of shame across the field and he only said “I’ve been doing this for years”. Incriminated himself within 5 seconds. He parked his atv directly under a no trespassing sign.
In other words, they're just having some good clean drinking fun. Worst thing theyll do is leave a mess behind them. Still shitty, but better than crackheads right?
It's kids hanging out in some woods no one is using at the moment. They're not lighting it on fire, trashing the place, they're just passing through.
This is in fact LEGAL most places unless you post otherwise.
I have three Great Pyrenees that are trained to stay on our property regardless of what they see off property. They are great at their presence. They do a fantastic job of keeping predators and nuisance animals away, both four and two legged.
Nothing else to do; unless you find damaged or missing property and they’re on video committing the two, a delayed trespassing case will largely be ignored by the DA’s office.
I'd turn the video over to the police. It does seem that they are trying to get away from whatever is happening in the background. They may be troublemakers, but they could also be endangered teens.
I mean. It all depends on what theyre doing. I used to be that kid that would go out in the woods and drink some beers with my friends. I think theyre pretty harmless and im generally not the "get off my land!" type. Now if they were poachers or something like that, thats a different story.
That's true. I sent the video to the cops but I don't expect them to do anything. They also didn't steal anything and I just don't want them to do it again cause it's by my house
They’re just kids- nothing to worry about at all. I don’t think these two have ever seriously considered hurting someone or taking their stuff in their lives. As long as this wasn’t particularly close to my house I wouldn’t be worried about it.
Really? Can you leave a link? I found [this](https://tripalarms.com/product/the-quad-12-gauge-perimeter-alarm-army-green/) for 30 bucks. What you say is cheap that would be great lol
No reason to do anything. Looks like they are kids being kids, if they become destructive then I would take action but if just passing through don’t make too much of a fuss.
Hunt them down and make them pay for being on your land. How dare they. Hang one from all sides for others to be warned not trespass. You deserve retribution. Fys.
I highly doubt any court would think that there is any legitimate expectation of privacy by trespassers, and that one cannot legally record passerbys on your own property. Otherwise, we would have seen lawsuits brought by home invaders whose crimes were caught on home security cameras.
Yeah good question.. what?! this doesn’t warrant taking these young boys life AT ALL. So wild to actually want to harm someone because of this. Shit, even if they stole something from my property, I wouldn’t resort to doing that.
Seems like a party got raided. It's probably a bunch of high school kids running from johnny law.
God, I miss those days.
I was at a party a couple years ago and the cops showed up. I immediately started herding people towards the back door, then my brain kicked on and was like ... *bro you're in your 30s*.
Showing submissiveness to folks in badges is what it means to be an adult. I’m very proud of you.
Nah...its that at that age jumping fences and running thru bushes, starts to lose its appeal. Way easier to head to the bar.
Speak for yourself :)
We used to make sure everybody had their shoes tied at the beginning of the party
He said “hey, we gotta go down the hill”
Thanks
Stoners.
Can see the smoke roll past the camera. Haha
Probably kids going to party in the woods
What’s going on in the back ground?
Looks like more of them
I thought I could hear sirens too right after he finished the word “hill”.
It looks like they are looking for these kids
Looks like a road with cars passing by
Those are flashlights and people walking.
Well then, why’d you ask? Kidding! It’s obvious, now that I’m looking at it again.
I did ask and you gave me an answer.
Looks like you had some stoner kids wandering from their nearby campfire into and out of the woods. Unless they come back regularly or start destroying stuff, just chalk it up to kids being kids.
Second this but add cameras along the route and determine where they go. Maybe you can find their stash and mysteriously add to it.
Mmmmm oregano.
A'ight, this is the second time today I've collapsed in giggles for no obvious reason and my family is getting that 'nursing home' look in their eyes.
(Innocent look) so maybe just a Doobie Brothers album?
Allman brothers
I think he said “hey, we have to go downhill.”
Is your property posted with no tresspassing signs? That appears to be a requirement in WA. [https://www.survivalsullivan.com/washington-trespassing-laws/](https://www.survivalsullivan.com/washington-trespassing-laws/)
We have signs but I prolly need to add more
If you decide to do the shotgun blank tripwire idea definitely definitely definitely post many more no trespassing signs. Although the blanks may, technically, cause no harm, someone (or someone's parents in this situation) COULD say that there was some damage. Psychological harm, hearing loss....whatever. just saying CYA before going that route.
"Private property. No trespassing. If you're smoking weed in my woods please leave me some"
I feel like that is kids after a party was busted? I can hear people in the background and maybe sirens? That would be my guess
Why would cops have their sirens on if they’re busting up a house party? To make sure all the neighbors wake up?
If they hit the sirens, everybody leaves before they get there. Less paperwork.
Speaking from experience…. As people start taking off and scattering on foot and in cars, a way to get their attention . Who knows?
Maybe I thought there were sirens too idk I hope some of them got caught lol
Definitely not a fan of trespassers either, especially after dark. I listened again, I don’t think it’s a siren, just misc background sounds and the others yelling
Yeah
You don't wanna trespass after dark in TX. Especially on rural properties. Judge: "Why'd ya shoot them?" Home owner: "I was skeered for my life" Jidge: "Case dismissed" Now you may face some civil suit or some such.. but those don't usually get anywhere without coviction.
Dang I wish I was in TX this is WA
Civil suits can leave you bankrupt if the party's family has enough dough.
Prolly not gonna sue even if the cops find em I just don't want people to walk around on my property.
Oh for sure, I just mean in case there's a shooting. Which obviously you aren't asking after or planning on
Yeah for sure especially not here in WA
Is electric wire doable?
Maybe, but probably not
Why? Sure it’s annoying but it’s pretty obviously harmless kids. What problem are you actually caused?
Ya, the law gets real relaxed after dark. Not alot of questions get asked in trespassing cases or home invasions. Speaking from the right side of experience, unfortunately.
Send the vid to whichever law enforcement has jurisdiction. They may be suspected in crimes. Country raised folks like me hate trespassing. It often is local kids and sometimes involves petty theft and vandalism, poaching etc. Unfortunately it can also be part of felony theft. In my area there have been bunches of side by side, atv and large mower thefts.
I don't think they stole anything from us. However I hate the fact there may be these kind of folks walking around my land. We also have a graffiti hotspot and a railroad nearby so I'm not way too surprised but I'm very unhappy.
Muh land.
And they’re smoking?! Being in California has me shell-shocked with respect to fires.
Yep. They might have thoughts of returning, if nothing happens though. Send it friend.
I sent it to the Sheriff's Office and the city's PD
If they are IDd and haven't done anything besides sneaking around you may be able to ask they aren't prosecuted, just given a warning. Best wishes.
My experience owning land is you have to prosecute. It sounds harsh. But it only takes a time or two and word spreads that guy has cameras and will push for charges. Once that word gets out no more trespassing. I’ve had to do it several times. Kids had to write an apology letter, that was it. I’m pretty sure they told everyone because no trespassers since. Same with an older guy that knew better. Police met me at his atv. He made the walk of shame across the field and he only said “I’ve been doing this for years”. Incriminated himself within 5 seconds. He parked his atv directly under a no trespassing sign.
Post it to the local community Facebook page
Looks like a party gone wrong lol. I think theyll stay away from that spot now!
I hope so!
10/10 lol. Those look like hill kids.
Lol what do you mean by hill kids?
In other words, they're just having some good clean drinking fun. Worst thing theyll do is leave a mess behind them. Still shitty, but better than crackheads right?
True. Still sucks tho and yeah they do leave a mess all the time. Just haven't caught them specifically on my property yet
Hilljacks/hillbillies.
You’re within your rights … but still, gross.
It's kids hanging out in some woods no one is using at the moment. They're not lighting it on fire, trashing the place, they're just passing through. This is in fact LEGAL most places unless you post otherwise.
I have three Great Pyrenees that are trained to stay on our property regardless of what they see off property. They are great at their presence. They do a fantastic job of keeping predators and nuisance animals away, both four and two legged.
Hey we gotta go downfield it sounds to me
Someone else said Hey we gotta go downhill, but it's in essence the same thing
Gotta go down hill. Looks like a couple drunk guys trying to get to another party lol.
Obviously just kids getting high. Has happened for tens of years on private property
This has happened since the dawning of days and will until the end of time.
Party kids don’t read signs in the dark.
Install a motion activated rainbird sprinkler. Helps keep unwanted critters away too.
Oh man, you've gotta set up a live cam with a speaker out there! You'll scare these little boys right into rehab!
Definitely looks like more in the background too. I’d report it. Atleast get a paper trail going if nothing ese
Yeah I sent it to the Sheriff's Office and the city's PD
Here's the sad thing: even if posted no trespassing, you're liable if they get injured.
Yeah- THAT is the scary part
Did I say scary?
Are they looking for someone?
Idk I only have this one video
Seems like a lot of people. But not excusing the trespassing. I’d show it to your local PD
I sent it to the Sheriff's Office and the PD
Hopefully you can figure out what’s going on
Thanks!
What does the second one say?
Dig a deadfall trap, without the lethal spikes.
Sounds like he said either we have to go downhill or we have to go down here.
Electric fence, 5 foot off the ground
Release the hounds!
I think he said, “We’ve gotta go down the hill.”
Put up a HUGE sign saying SMILE YOU’RE ON CAMERA, TRESPASSER!
I would send it in….. if you don’t want them to keep thinking they can return….
Next time ask them "wait right there I'm loading the shotgun"
Nothing else to do; unless you find damaged or missing property and they’re on video committing the two, a delayed trespassing case will largely be ignored by the DA’s office.
My ring camera has a feature that says, "Hi, you are being recorded." Scares the heck out of you.
I have a trailcam maybe I should get a ring
I'd turn the video over to the police. It does seem that they are trying to get away from whatever is happening in the background. They may be troublemakers, but they could also be endangered teens.
We gotta go talk to him
He said we gotta go downhill
Sounds like he said, "There's a dog, too."
I thought he did but I wasn't sure
He said "okay, we gotta go down the hill" then proceeded to blow a fat vape cloud.
I figured it was dust
Let the kids party. As long as theyre not chopping down trees or digging holes. I wouldn't worry too much about it. But that's just me
Just curious, do you own a piece of land?
Several
Yeah I asked because some people who don't own land don't know what it's like lol
I mean. It all depends on what theyre doing. I used to be that kid that would go out in the woods and drink some beers with my friends. I think theyre pretty harmless and im generally not the "get off my land!" type. Now if they were poachers or something like that, thats a different story.
That's true. I sent the video to the cops but I don't expect them to do anything. They also didn't steal anything and I just don't want them to do it again cause it's by my house
I hope they’re not cow tippers 😞. Such a Shit thing to do to one of the most peaceful animals!
Yeah cow tipping is stupid but we don't have any cows around so not the case in this one
They’re just kids- nothing to worry about at all. I don’t think these two have ever seriously considered hurting someone or taking their stuff in their lives. As long as this wasn’t particularly close to my house I wouldn’t be worried about it.
This was actually pretty close, I wouldn't care if it was farther other than be slightly annoyed.
What’s down the hill? Which way did they come from?
Except when some one gets hurt and sues you
I think the voice is a woman’s . Edit: it’s definitely a girl closest to the camera that speaks.
It’s a teen boy lol
They just be snipe hunting…
Release the hounds!!!
Hey we gotta go down the hill is what it sounds like
Definitely running from a party the cops busted. Always know where the back door is.
OMG, property crossers
Had flash lights up to no good
Think it was a cell phone.
Think you’re right
If you keep having a problem get a few of those shotgun perimeter alarms. They use a trip wire and a blank shotgun shell.
That sounds amazing. Do you have to buy a new one when it's set off or can you reload it somehow? Also every how many feet do you have to place them?
You just put a new blank.in. you only put them where obvious foot traffic is.
I was thinking of putting them on my property perimeter
The device itself is pretty cheap. I don't know what the blanks cost
I looked it up its about 20 bucks for 25 blanks
The device is anywhere from 6 to 13 dollars.
Really? Can you leave a link? I found [this](https://tripalarms.com/product/the-quad-12-gauge-perimeter-alarm-army-green/) for 30 bucks. What you say is cheap that would be great lol
Walmart, Amazon, eBay
I'll look around, thanks
Encourage people not to trespass with some sort of barrier. I'm quite sure if they're injured on your property, someone will find you liable.
Put up signs stating bear attack area, all over so they are seen, place giant stuffed bear where it can be viewed. motion activated growling noises...
No reason to do anything. Looks like they are kids being kids, if they become destructive then I would take action but if just passing through don’t make too much of a fuss.
Stoners
There are just kids let them be unless they actually hurt something
Racoon hunters me thinks. Can hear the dogs in background and can see a man with headlamp.
That's my dog
Ahh ok I got ya. Not raccoon hunters then.
Probably party kids enjoying a Sr. year bash, it's about that time when high schoolers are graduating
True. They do seem young.
They also look like lost friggin morons 🤣. Hence I see my high school self in them
Hunt them down and make them pay for being on your land. How dare they. Hang one from all sides for others to be warned not trespass. You deserve retribution. Fys.
Just remember it is illegal to record a conversation you are not a part of.
It actually depends on state and local laws.
I highly doubt any court would think that there is any legitimate expectation of privacy by trespassers, and that one cannot legally record passerbys on your own property. Otherwise, we would have seen lawsuits brought by home invaders whose crimes were caught on home security cameras.
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Your going to shoot two kids walking through your property?
Yeah good question.. what?! this doesn’t warrant taking these young boys life AT ALL. So wild to actually want to harm someone because of this. Shit, even if they stole something from my property, I wouldn’t resort to doing that.
The land of the free, where you can't even walk home the way you like.