Removed #1 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Hubby will be home Monday. That's lovely. He had surgery the other day to drain a blister in his throat from the strep throat he had that was cutting off his ability to breathe and his general to the head circulation slowly but surely. The procedure went well overall, in spite of the evil *insert profanity laced tyraid here with string of daragotry terms* woman who refused to confirm that he was even AT the hospital because of Hippa. The woman the next day was nice enough to let me know that he'd been discharged, and that there were no complications that she could see. Yesterday a Police officer shows up at my door. him:*knock knock knock* Me: Hello Mr. Officer. him: Hello. I have a warrant for your arrest. Me: Are you kidding me?!?! Him: Would I be here if this were a joke? Me: Well I do know some people with some interesting senses of humor. Him: No, no I'm really here to arrest you. Me: Why? Him: Unpaid fines for not having your dogs licensed. Me: My dogs are licensed. I can get them and show them to you. Him: That's not for me to determine. I can only go by what I have on paper. Me: Are you kidding? Him: Ma'am, would I Reaaaally be here if I were kidding? Me: Can you come back on Monday? I have 5 kids here and no one to watch them. Him: No, no I have to get the money for this fine now, or I'm taking you to jail for 5 days. Long story short, I ended up paying the fine for my unlicensed dogs. DESPITE THE FACT THAT THEY'RE LICENSED. I don't even know who to call or talk to to straighten it out, but I'm pretty sure that moneys gone. The officer didn't want to hear about how you know...I've been out of state and am not aware of any court proceedings, didn't care that I had an infant in my arms...nothing. You would have thought that I was a heroine dealer selling pornography to children. So. Mortgage due tommorrow. Because the water heater went out this past week as well I had to buy a new one and install it (*flexes he-man muscles*)...I have a slow leak on one tire and will have to replace that soon...Hubby is comming home because he's laid off, his siblings are all laid off so it's not like we can borrow money in this instance...and my mortgage payment goes up by $35 per day starting monday...with forclosure proceedings being able to be filed on the 15th. CAN I PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ANYTHING GOOD IN THE UNIVERSE CATCH AN EFFING BREAK?!?! *deep breath* Kids...of course have no idea what's going on...as it should be...they're kids...but it's really not helping that they're constantly wanting the latest gadget or gizmo...school is comming up...need to buy clothes and supplies...didn't get back to the state until AFTER the deadline to file for assistance with that stuff had passed... *another deep breath* I hope the universe is being nicer to everyone else. Also...yes job applications. How I loathe filling them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Hubby will be home Monday. That's lovely. He had surgery the other day to drain a blister in his throat from the strep throat he had that was cutting off his ability to breathe and his general to the head circulation slowly but surely. The procedure went well overall, in spite of the evil *insert profanity laced tyraid here with string of daragotry terms* woman who refused to confirm that he was even AT the hospital because of Hippa. The woman the next day was nice enough to let me know that he'd been discharged, and that there were no complications that she could see. Yesterday a Police officer shows up at my door. him:*knock knock knock* Me: Hello Mr. Officer. him: Hello. I have a warrant for your arrest. Me: Are you kidding me?!?! Him: Would I be here if this were a joke? Me: Well I do know some people with some interesting senses of humor. Him: No, no I'm really here to arrest you. Me: Why? Him: Unpaid fines for not having your dogs licensed. Me: My dogs are licensed. I can get them and show them to you. Him: That's not for me to determine. I can only go by what I have on paper. Me: Are you kidding? Him: Ma'am, would I Reaaaally be here if I were kidding? Me: Can you come back on Monday? I have 5 kids here and no one to watch them. Him: No, no I have to get the money for this fine now, or I'm taking you to jail for 5 days. Long story short, I ended up paying the fine for my unlicensed dogs. DESPITE THE FACT THAT THEY'RE LICENSED. I don't even know who to call or talk to to straighten it out, but I'm pretty sure that moneys gone. The officer didn't want to hear about how you know...I've been out of state and am not aware of any court proceedings, didn't care that I had an infant in my arms...nothing. You would have thought that I was a heroine dealer selling pornography to children. So. Mortgage due tommorrow. Because the water heater went out this past week as well I had to buy a new one and install it (*flexes he-man muscles*)...I have a slow leak on one tire and will have to replace that soon...Hubby is comming home because he's laid off, his siblings are all laid off so it's not like we can borrow money in this instance...and my mortgage payment goes up by $35 per day starting monday...with forclosure proceedings being able to be filed on the 15th. CAN I PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ANYTHING GOOD IN THE UNIVERSE CATCH AN EFFING BREAK?!?! *deep breath* Kids...of course have no idea what's going on...as it should be...they're kids...but it's really not helping that they're constantly wanting the latest gadget or gizmo...school is comming up...need to buy clothes and supplies...didn't get back to the state until AFTER the deadline to file for assistance with that stuff had passed... *another deep breath* I hope the universe is being nicer to everyone else. Also...yes job applications. How I loathe filling them out. Oh steph hugs are all i have xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Oh steph hugs are all i have xx That is all I need. Also, Monday I get a real person hug! YAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basketcase687 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Oh Stephanie,don't know what to say.When I first saw your post I thought it was about the weather.We are having such a crappy Summer and tonight I got drenched in a huge downpour and actually felt sorry for me and the dogs.Reading your post makes me realise how there is always someone worse off than yourself and we shouldn't moan about little things.I sincerely hope things get better for you in every way.You really deserve a break,well if thats possible with 5 kids ,2 dogs etc!. At least you will have your hubby back soon so that's something.Wishing you much good luck from one husky lover to another.....Karen.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna's Mum Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Can police officers take money on your doorstep?!? That sounds really really weird!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 In our city they're equipped to process debit/credit card transactions from their squad cars. Can't be bothered to go into the database to see if my dog licenses are valid or not...but they can process credit cards from their squad cars...awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICE & SHADOW Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Can police officers take money on your doorstep?!? That sounds really really weird!!! I've never heard of this.... In our city they're equipped to process debit/credit card transactions from their squad cars. Can't be bothered to go into the database to see if my dog licenses are valid or not...but they can process credit cards from their squad cars...awsome. Do police up north really deal with animal issues? or is this an animal control officer you are talking about? You must live where they have nothing better to do lol..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Our town is fairly small. Police (who are largely afraid of dogs) handle all animal control issues. I had a lovely rant with a friend whose lived here most of her adult life and was informed that my issue is nothing. When she was 8 1/2 months pregnant she was facing a huge fine (pay now) or jail time because her husband parking on their lawn was a violation of some minor city code.... Our police here handle the following: All traffic and crime related issues Overdue library books/movies Dogs Really if the hubby was home I'd have done the five days in jail then sued the *explurative here* out of them...but as he's not home until Monday...essentially when Officer I have nothing better to do showed up the choice was to dip into the mortage fund, ooor let them call CSD to take care of my children while I served my 5 days. Given that I'm aware of the intensity of CSD's involvement in families having worked mental health with juvenilles in a state that was 2nd in the nation for removing children from their homes...I opted for obscene ammounts of stress. At this juncture in time I've left messages with every family member I'm presently on speaking terms with....and have had no returned phone calls. My brain hurts. But in short if your town is small enough and your city averages less than one violent crime every 10 years...then yes...police are the ones to deal with this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 omg hugs, Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockinblue Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 You couldn't have been able to tell the officer that he's made a mistake, excuse yourself and close the door on him, and retrieve the papers? I don't believe it's fair to pay for something you were inaccurately accused of. Perhaps you should take those papers with you to the police station and demand your funds back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osinn11 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 You couldn't have been able to tell the officer that he's made a mistake, excuse yourself and close the door on him, and retrieve the papers? I don't believe it's fair to pay for something you were inaccurately accused of. Perhaps you should take those papers with you to the police station and demand your funds back. I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I find it disgusting actually that someone of status could treat you like that. A badge is not a free pass to treat someone like crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 oh god massive hugs steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Oh dear God! How much was the fine? Call me...I'm at the edge of my budget but could help in some way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Steph, I can relate to small town - the Sheriff's deputies handle everything here but thank the gods they tun a lind eye to just about everything that isn't a real immediate danger! On that note, money - what's money. After I moved mom down here she was sent to a nursing home ( after she decided she was going to walk from south Texas to Illinois! ) after talking to them about her money / my money / expenses - the fed/state govt is going to pay for everything for the first 100 days so I use her checks and mine to try to pay off our mutual bills ( I had to spend out of my money to get her down here ) the nursing home bills me $1,800 dollars - due now. Do I relate to not having money, yep, sure do. Hope that you can get yours back after you can show them proof of license - but knowing small towns, good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Talked to the stupid county clerks office...again they can't just look in their database and give me back my money. I have to formally request a new trial in writing. When they schedule the new trial I will again be notified by mail...and then at that point in time I can go in and bring my documents so.......we're looking at a couple of months out. Because *sigh* can't do anything the easy way can we? At least I know where to go from here. How much was the fine? $255. $255 for owning unlicensed dogs. *facepalm* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 thats ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erinc Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Couldn't you have just told him to piss off? Shut the door? Tell him to come back with a warrant - and in the mean time just call the station and explain your situation, and that you can produce the licences for the dogs?? This all sounds crazy! Just because they have a badge, it doesn't give them the right to do whatever they want! I am currently working at Wembley during the olympics, managing carpark security - controlling what goes in and out - I had an argument today with an officer who thought he could just produce his badge and drive straight in, I explained to him otherwise and he was extremely rude - we have the RAF on standby for assistance, needless to say he was escorted off the premises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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