if they truly had "reports of drug activity", that's NOT the way they would have come
So, these guys sent a squad car and four unmarked cars to my street, sent five guys to my door while the others questioned my neighbors about drug activity specifically in
my house, and if not on a specific tip for my address (as they stated) then why? Why all that organization and work to pick, at random, the least likely house in a four block radius to hit? I'd like to hear what
you think they were doing because I can't think of another reason for that kind of setup. I don't mean to sound like a jerk there, I really am curious, from an old cop, what that could be. It genuinely seems like they had the wrong house, and quickly realized it and got out of there. Also, truthfully, I didn't want them to get a warrant and do
that kind of search. I just got the place cleaned up and am leaving town for a couple of weeks, have lots coming up at work and
chose (see there how personal freedom was exercised) to let them have a look around.
For the record I'm white in a mixed neighborhood that is a majority African American. Most of the parish is AA as well, and the cops were a mixed group. Not an insensitive question in this area.
This took place entirely on my property and I own
nothing of questionable legality (fireworks were illegal in Houston where I previously lived, seriously. I mean it when I say nothing illegal). This has nothing to do with brass knuckles, switchblades, storage of hazard chemicals, or CCW laws.
I do appreciate the feedback, especially the former LEO and lawyers. I'll have to look into this much closer in case this comes up again.