RANT – SPD Disappointment

[PunnyBooBoo]

So…we live a few homes down from an extremely shady apt building. How it’s survived this location for decades is beyond me. It should be condemned and has some suspect tenants. One ground level apt has 6 ppl in a 1 bed and constant shady activity and various domestic disturbance calls from neighbors. I think the SPD has only responded a couple of times after numerous complaints (this 3rd party from neighbors). There’s a pregnant girl who last told police she’s unwilling to press charges because she fears her boyfriend. That’s the short of it.

Tonight they were in the worst fight yet. Horrible. She was completely hysterical in the alley…sounded like they were disputing who had “the pipe longest”? We happened to be outside at the time and heard a HUGE boom and glass shattering…heavy glass..we thought was a car windshield, which worried us as we have two vehicles parked back there. My boyfriend went out to the alley, where another neighbor was outside his home (on alley) and apparently one of them smashed out their entire sliding door! Their drama then escalated and a neighbor called 911. This girl is pregnant and they could be getting physical?! We’ve seen other small children in and out at times, so it’s very concerning.

His call to 911 was at 10pm. No police for 20 min!? An officer called my neighbor stating he was reading through the 911 call and needed to clarify “the sliding door wash crashed out?”. When my neighbor confirmed this, the officer said “oh ok.. we’re going to mark this as priority call then”. In the meantime they’re still going at it and she’s now attempting to drive away and he’s blocking her…screaming…she manages to race out down the alley. Still no police…and now the guy is arguing with two other roomies. SPD finally shows up at 10:50pm and spoke to them briefly. As the SPD were driving away my neighbor stopped them and identified himself as the caller. SPD said they are aware of this apt having trouble and the girl is pregnant but too scared to press charges etc. The angry boyfriend has e the excuse that he was “running to check on his pizza and broke the glass door”. Officer said “unfortunately the pregnant girlfriend was gone and we have to go on his story of the events”. Seriously?! I’m really upset by this. The girl was there for 30 min after the 911 call…when you show up 50 min after a call…and after it had to go through some SPD checkpoint of importance that took 20 min…then ya…one of them will probably be gone! Especially when it’s a KNOWN problem home and knowing the girl is pregnant?!

Hopefully no one was hurt and I really hope no children were there…with the level of anger and violence. I can’t imagine what could’ve happened to this girl in 50 min?! He has a history of domestic violence against her! I get that some people will think we’ll…she bears some accountability when she sticks around and won’t press charges…but geez…for all the SPD knew from the call..SHE could’ve gone through that window…50 min?!

All of us (neighbors) are just beyond disappointed. Why even bother calling anymore?! My same neighbor told us a while ago he had a license # and make/model of a drug dealer’s car (having witnessed numerous blatant dealings) and tried to give it to an officer he ran in to and was told to call the precinct and he didn’t want it because “you know the paperwork involved with this?!”

I may be most disappointed as I have several retired SPD officers and detectives in my family. I’m sure this won’t be the last of these problems with these neighbors…but honestly..I doubt anyone will bother with it anymore. It’s so sad to me..but what can we do?! :/

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[fatkitty]

Sometimes I wonder if saying ‘he may have a weapon, I just don’t know’ will get them there faster. Sheesh! So sorry you have to deal with this crap.

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[datamuse]

I totally understand your disappointment. That must be so frustrating. I’d continue calling anyway to ensure that there’s a record, because if she ever *does* leave it will help her get protection and resources.

You might try calling the Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 562-6025 and see if they have any advice. There’s also New Beginnings here in Seattle at (206) 522-9472; a friend of mine used to work for them and they are an excellent resource.

Do any of you know the woman? One reason abuse victims don’t leave is because abusers keep them isolated. They feel like they don’t have any resources or options. The Seattle City Attorney’s office has some advice and links to other agencies that can help.

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[PunnyBooBoo]

Thanks fatkitty…I’m sorry too!
Thanks database for the helpful resources. I just don’t know how I could gently relay them to the girl, we’ve never even spoken to each other. These situations are so touchy. Hopefully someone reading this knows them?

Update while I’m here…we just got home and there are 4 police cars AND an ambulance there! We didn’t stick around close enough to hear anything. My neighbor who usually calls isn’t home, so I’m assuming others are taking action now. Ugh…I sure hope this won’t be a tragic ending.

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[Whale]

Citizens dont press charges – prosecutors do.

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