Is ding dong ditching illegal?

Question

I just found out that my children like to ding dong ditch. and so i was just wondering if it was illegal or not so i can notify my children that its bad or not. Thank You

Answer 1

NO

Answer 2

Well, it isn't, but tell them it is. Claim that it's... hm.. something clever... aggravated harassment. Even though the only aggravated one is the person they're doing it to.

Answer 3

I don't think it's actually illegal (it might be where you are though!), I think most places someone could call the police to get rid of them either using loitering or being a nuisence as a reason (by which time they'd be gone anyway) unless it's one of the variations where they leave dog f***s in a bag on fire or paintball shoot/water bomb/punch in the balls/etc the person then run, that would be more serious.

Answer 4

No..but it can be very annoying.Try this at your own home as a deterrent: to this practice has been to place a thumb tack on the doorbell button using clear adhesive tape. This is especially useful when the game is repeated several times in the same night. It is also easier to perform this act if the lights are turned out and the person applying the tape acts as though they are merely testing the doorbell thus avoiding the suspicion of any onlookers. Just maybe your children will learn from there mistakes.

Answer 5

Technically, depending on your local laws, it could be a peace disturbance.  In my jurisdiction (especially if it's repeated to the same person or multiple victims complain) we can charge them with peace disturbance.  It's a city ordinance violation at the lowest, a misdemeanor at the highest.  So YES, it could be against the law in your area too.