[Rusty]

Ask the police for extra patrol. If you let the cops know that you're tired of the kid enough....they'll get tired of hearing it from you and do their best to get it stopped. Also, without buying any camera equipment, hiring neighborhood kids to assault him, etc., you could look into the possibility of filing a harassment/restraining order against him. Talk civily to your local copper, I'm sure they have a more civil suggestion. There may also be mediation services available through the local police department. Many jurisdictions have this option in order to handle civil matters between neighbors so that problems can be solved without having to get the whole damn world involved.

We are just talking about vandalism here also, doesn't sound like there's been a lot of damage to property. Most kids do this because they love the reaction they get. If everytime something happens an argument between the mom's breaks out and the cops get called, he's getting his entertainment. If he's home alone a lot, then he's seeking attention anyway he can get it, from whomever will provide it. Try ignoring the ding dong ditch for awhile, see if it doesn't have an impact.

And why in the hell is everyone in such a hurry to get a lawyer involved and file a lawsuit???? Isn't that part of the problem with the direction our country is going in the first place???? Everyone always wants to sue this, sue that all the time!!!! Is what is occurring sad. Absolutely!! Is it worthy of a lawsuit?? Not a chance!!!

My $.02

Rusty