How to fight Crack in my neighborhood...

[Chicago Democrat]

Crack is here and there and everywhere in my lovely 'hood.


What to do?! I don't like it. But I don't want to lock anyone up either. I go to the guys who sell crack pipes and ask them not to. Is that wrong? I wrote a letter to my paper. I just don't want it around for reasons I'd rather not get into. Also I don't want to go through the police. What to do?

[RagingInMiami]

1. First thing you need to do

Make sure your house or apartment has an alarm, and that you never leave windows open or doors unlocked. Crack addicts become burglars to maintain their habits.

[Dez]

2. I never had that where I live

but only saw it up in Vancouver.. would be tough to cope with that.. too bad they don't just smoke a blunt, and chill out.. or you could .. would relieve your stress a bit.

[Southsideirish]

3. Are you on the north side? nt

[Chicago Democrat]

6. SUBURBS! Des Plaines...

Big ups Sout Side !

[seriousstan]

4. Why don't you want to go through the police.

[Dez]

5. Cops are assholes ..

[Chicago Democrat]

8. I would rather help try other means first...

Its a bad, stupid drug that is compulsive in nature and having street availability basically preys on the young, the stupid and the lost. All worthy human beings. Jails are not the answer. Basically I just want it out of my face on a daily basis

[seriousstan]

13. Then enjoy your new crack neighborhood.

[Chicago Democrat]

14. yes basically

:(

I wana move

[ultraist]

7. Form a neighborhood association

If you and your neighbors, join forces, you may be able to run them out. Likely, they are renters, so they can pack up go, fairly easily.

Or, call their landlord and nark on them. Let the landlord know, there is damage to the property, police visits, etc. The landlord may evict them. In some states, landlords have certain liability issues to consider, if there is illegal activity in their properties.

OR, tell the drug dealers that you've been contacted by the police, they asked you a lot of questions about them, and it sounded like they are planning a sting on their place. Most crack addicts are paranoid, this may encourage them to split.

[Chicago Democrat]

10. Yes renters, Mexican Mafia... ruthless and ubiquitous

oohh so scary

[libertypirate]

9. Document it yourself pictures, activities, burglaries,

then take it to the district attorney.

You might even try and explain how the area has changed because of this new dynamic.

[Chicago Democrat]

12. That was my thought... dangerous and daring...

A chance to reach across the divide (red area)

[MazeRat7]

11. Insist all maintenance men wear suspenders. (n/t)

[Sandpiper]

15. Pull your pants up

And don't forget to wear a belt.

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