Can someone call the cops because they suspect that there is underage drinking happening?

auntb93again

Well, clearly anyone can call the cops for any reason whatever. The question is whether they will respond. I suspect the cops had a slow night and decided they could afford the time to put the scare into the underage drinkers. Or perhaps whoever called was influential. And yes, it might have happened just because the neighbor does not like the people. That's one of the things police have to decide about when the go to the location and investigate. Maybe they just talk to the kids, maybe only arrest them if the kids mouth off or are very obviously drunk.

triteamdan

If you have any doubts, call them. Better safe than sorry and you could be saving a kid's life.

Carry-go-bring-come

Yes, they can make such a report, but it has to be based on some kind of evidence. Not make a report just because you don't like your neighbours.
Anyone who suspects that someone may be in any kind of danger (and children drinking alcohol is dangerous), they have a responsibility to report it.

vegaswoman

Yes, they can report suspected illegal activity to the police.

i heart sunshine!

Well yes, underage drinking is against the law. But was there any underage drinking? Because if their was your bro is in a mess.

Ashley R

Sure can.

Baby Raptor

yes

megan

Yes. Minors cannot (and should not) legally drink alcoholic beverages. It's the LAW.

Stuart

Yes, someone can call the cops whenever one suspects a law is being broken.

Jen G

Yes they can

yo mama

Yes b/c so many kids get killed after leaving parties that have underage drinking, so the cops do not mind going and checking out concerning calls about that.

FRANKFUSS

Yes, a person can report any kind of suspicious activity.

David G

Well, yes.

Underage drinking is ILLEGAL. You can disagree with the law, but that doesn't change the fact there is a law. You are well within your rights to inform the police any time you have a reasonable suspicion that the law is being broken. The ethical question is "Should you?" In a case like this, I might have been inclined to let it slide, if the kids were not driving away drunk and not disrupting the neighborhood. But, that's a choice, not a legal matter.

Ah, but if the kids were LEAVING, that seems like a good time to get the police involved to make sure that no one is driving drunk. I'm with the neighbors on this one.

poopfairy

People can do whatever they want.
I can call the cops on my neighbor right now and say that they are molesting their cats and gerbils, even if they aren't.

âˆžinfinitiâˆž

Duh, serving alcohol to minors is a crime, and a legitimate reason to call the cops.

evoleye

yes.
unfortunately, anyone can call the police for any 'suspicions' they might have. its sad that people abuse the legal system for personal vendettas, but it does happen.

xzone fan..

yes,but you need a witness or you see them sitting at a place for a some time.

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