Sonoma Ranch

Dear Sonoma Ranch Neighbors:

Living in a gated neighborhood sort of gives us a sense of security because we think we are keeping the criminals outside the gate. Unfortunately there are some hoodlums living as our neighbors- INSIDE our gates and we all need to STOP them

Please be on the lookout for Juvenile hoodlums. Kindly scroll down and review the attached pictures. You might know them or you might have experienced a similar experience and NOW you will know what they look like. In case you know them, please show these pictures to their parents, their teachers and the Sonoma Ranch Homeowner's Association Safety Committee.

On July 23, around 12:21 midnight, our surveillance camera caught two juvenile hoodlums in the act of trespassing. They jumped a porch fence, peeped through the windows and urinated in the porch. After they were done with their criminal mischief, they decided to ring the door bell.

Everyone complains about neighbor's pets defecating at someone else's yard. What about these human swines??? This type of behavior is not only unsanitary and disgusting but also considered a crime and the culprits could be charged with littering, public nuisance, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct and in this case trespassing private property and invasion of privacy for peeping through windows. If they had any common decency they should be ashamed of themselves but at this point I doubt it- Even animals have more class than this pair. Their parents should be held accountable, why are these two "punks" out at midnight? Isn't there a curfew? Irresponsible parents equates to ill-behaved and dangerous punks.

The above picture shows one Juvenile Urinating. Do you recognize these punks? If you do, please show this picture to their parents, teachers and the Sonoma Ranch Home Owner's Association Safety Committee. We have already reported them to the police department and I'm sure they will be found sooner or later. A word of warning to these hoodlums; KEEP OFF OUR PROPERTY! Any vandalism will be directly attributed to you! We have the entire video from our surveillance camera and the police department has a copy of the video. (Please see the next picture)

Shame on them and whoever taught them to behave this way. I'm for spending more on better quality cameras AND writing and ENFORCING new covenants that make those responsible for any destructive or vile acts. Force them to legally PAY for repairs and cleanup and watch how quick this wanton destruction and vandalism changes.

Yes, shame on them, their parents and the neighborhood association for not enforcing the covenants. I agree 100% with your comments. I also believe parents should be liable for their children's behavior and for allowing them to be roaming the streets without adult supervision. I believe the authorities (SAPD) should fine the parents stiff fines and force them to pay up or jail them. Bet you that will get the parents thinking twice...

Pet owners are forced to keep their pets on a leash (as it aught to be).  Most people worry and take care of their pets (as it ought to be). How about taking care of the children (any youngster under 21 and still living at home is a child and parents must assume full responsibility for their ill-behavior).

I realize there are many sweet well behaved children in this community. Unfortunately, there are some that are a true menace to society and those are the ones that we need to be on the look-out for.  As the saying goes 'the fruit doesn't fall too far from the tree'.  Most likely the parent of a juvenile hoodlum is the mirror image of his or her child. 

I'm still hoping someone will reveal the identity of these thugs. Charges will be pressed. 

You obviously have the solution to all of society's ills. I hope that crusade goes well for you.