Neighbour Calls Police To Shut Down This Illegal Slip’N Slide, But Things Don’t Go As Planned
These days, cops in the States tend not to make the news for good reasons, but this story from Asheville, North Carolina, is sure to make you smile.
The town’s 4th of July celebrations were just getting underway, with a large slip’n slide headlining one neighborhood block party. One resident, who clearly wasn’t in the mood for fun, called the cops to shut it all down, citing concerns that the slip’n slide was blocking traffic and lodging a noise complaint. When the cops arrived, it was immediately clear that everything was actually in order, so they did what any sane person would do – they jumped on and went for a slide.
“When the female officer asked for a garbage bag, we almost didn’t believe it. But she took off her radio and went for it,” resident Katlen Joyce Smith told ABC News about senior officer Carrie Lee, who responded at the scene with officer Joe Jones. One of the local kids fetched a large raft for Jones, who couldn’t fit into a garbage bag, and he dove in just the same. “They had such good energy. All the kids were loving it,” said Travis Eagledove, another resident.
The fun-loving cops have now gone viral across multiple news outlets and social media sites. Scroll down to see the hilarious story unfold!
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On the 4th of July, police in Asheville, NC, got a call about a giant slip’n slide supposedly blocking the road
Image credits: Katlen Joyce Smith
When the cops arrived, however, they did something unexpected… Instead of shutting it down, they joined in!
Image credits: Travis Barker Vaughn Eagledove
“We looked at it and determined it wasn’t really an issue” said senior officer Carrie Lee
“So the first thing I said, I said I’m not here to break up your fun”
Image credits: Kat Smith
Local resident Katlen Joyce Smith recorded the entire thing and uploaded it to Facebook
“I still can’t handle the amazing-ness of it all,” Smith later wrote
Image credits: Katlen Joyce Smith
“I hope the neighbor who called them saw it all go down!!”
Image credits: Travis Barker Vaughn Eagledove
“My butt got wet,” officer Joe Jones can be heard saying at the end of the video
Image credits: Travis Barker Vaughn Eagledove
“When the female officer asked for a garbage bag… She took off her radio and went for it!”
Image credits: Katlen Joyce Smith
“They had such good energy. All the kids were loving it,” resident Travis Eagledove told ABC News
Image credits: Katlen Joyce Smith
Asheville residents weren’t the only ones entertained by these fun-loving cops
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Share on FacebookWhat a f*****g sour a*s neighbor. That neighbor probably doesn't have fun in his life so he doesn't want anyone else to have it either.
I bet the neighbor is so uptight, that he irons his toilet paper before using it.
Load More Replies...Not just bring a swimsuit, they're gonna wear one underneath their uniform
Load More Replies...Everybody says all kids do these days is play video games and hang on the phone... but when they actually go outside and play... they get the cops called on them.. that neighbor should be ashamed! Whoever the neighbor was (dude you're a jerk). Play on kids!!
Kudos to this awesome cop and his partner for not shutting it down, joining in the fun and joining in the summer fun! Booo the the neighbor who reported the fun.
Aw I feel kinda bad for the cranky neighbour tbh... She probably felt rather disrespected (although rightfully so lol). If it were me I'd have asked if the cranky neighbour wanted to join in too!
geeze at least these kids are playing outside instead of having their faces in a video game...what an a*****e neighbor...
This proves that you can use smartly your power as a policeman. PR should note that!
OMG I wish this was the only problem I had with neighbors (especially those who blew off fireworks for the last week every nite).
I understand your frustration,but I assume that isn't the only thing they do right?We all have to live together and get over the little stuf
Load More Replies...Where did the slide blocked the traffic? Cops should ask for pics next time. Though they had fun with kids.great.
I think the Officers did right! Hope the kids give them respect now!
my question is... where do they get that long a*s tub like thing to make the slide!! I need them too
Outstanding. Police are the good guys. May God bless them and keep them safe.
All's well that ends well; for the party-goers! Try not to judge the neighbor who complained too harshly. We aren't privileged to read his/her side of the story. Even when it was discovered that no laws were being broken, neighbors who live in close proximity to each other should still be mindful their neighbor's rights when they are exercising their own. Perhaps the neighbor was being difficult. However, perhaps there was an illness being endured making the festivities unbearable. Perhaps they work the night shift. Perhaps they just got their baby down for a nap after they'd all been awake all night doing that babies often do. Just food for thought.
Good for the cops! Some people just have to be in everyone else business. Can't stand seeing anyone else have fun. Good for the police!!
The police have such a hard, serious, and dangerous job.To be able to take some time to have fun with the kids in their community is probably just as valuable to them as it is for the kids. Good on those officers!
Putting soapy water in the road where kids are playing is stupid. After leaving the carwash my brakes never work as good for a minute until they dry and that's soap free. Soaping a vehicles brakes is stupid.
Wow, I want to try that once. It looks awesome. What a cool policeman.
What a total asshat the neighbour must have been. This is a great story and kudos to the cops for being so fun loving. That is community policing.
I saw this on the news and thought that these cops were great. Who says that cops can't have fun with citizens? Hey, if you can't beat them, join them. :) Great people (both cops and the people in this video and these pictures). With all the tensions and anger going on lately around the America and the world, it's great to see things like these. It puts a smile on my and I'm sure on many people's faces that's for sure. If there are more scenes like this, surely there would be less tensions and anger. Stay positive everyone! :)
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The real question is how can I make me one of this .... *ransacking the shed* I know I bought a roll of tarp a while ago.
Way to go Officers !!! Damn Good Community Relations -- AND Just Damn Good FUN !!!!! I'll bet the Kids will ALWAYS Remember this !! And to the person who called it in -- Damn People Get a Life !!!
That's what nosy neighbors get for sticking their nose where it doesn't belong. I'm glad everyone had fun. on a side note does the male officer not seem like he is the world's biggest human being? Although the female cop seems like a tiny woman but still what a gigantic gigantic man. if I was a criminal I'd be terrified at the thought of him coming anywhere near me. Big Teddy when happy but I don't wouldn't wanna get on his bad side
Awesome Asheville PD! Jez..Officer Jones is HUGE! Also agree with Captain Planet down there. Wonder if the neighboor's first name is Ebenezer?
thats cool. Hopefully we see more good actions in more poor neighborhoods
IT WAS A GOOD THING THEY WERE WHITE!! IF THEY HAD BEEN BLACK, GUNS DRAWN, HANDCUFFS, AND ARRESTS!! BLACK KIDS HAVE DONE LESS AND IT NEVER ENDS THIS WAY!!
ALL I CAN SAY IS, IT WAS GOOD THEY WERE WHITE!! IF THEY HAD BEEN BLACK, GUNS DRAWN, HANDCUFFS, AND ARRESTS!! BLACK HAVE DONE LESS, BUT IT DIDN'T END LIKE THIS!!
You f*****g ignorant s**t! My best friend robbed gang raped and murdered in the highschool gym locker room by 2 white guys and an Asian. They were all well to do families middle class or better. You need to get some f*****g help. Black thugs are just made famous in rap videos. Any color can be like this. Thug life don't care how much pigment you have
Load More Replies...What a f*****g sour a*s neighbor. That neighbor probably doesn't have fun in his life so he doesn't want anyone else to have it either.
I bet the neighbor is so uptight, that he irons his toilet paper before using it.
Load More Replies...Not just bring a swimsuit, they're gonna wear one underneath their uniform
Load More Replies...Everybody says all kids do these days is play video games and hang on the phone... but when they actually go outside and play... they get the cops called on them.. that neighbor should be ashamed! Whoever the neighbor was (dude you're a jerk). Play on kids!!
Kudos to this awesome cop and his partner for not shutting it down, joining in the fun and joining in the summer fun! Booo the the neighbor who reported the fun.
Aw I feel kinda bad for the cranky neighbour tbh... She probably felt rather disrespected (although rightfully so lol). If it were me I'd have asked if the cranky neighbour wanted to join in too!
geeze at least these kids are playing outside instead of having their faces in a video game...what an a*****e neighbor...
This proves that you can use smartly your power as a policeman. PR should note that!
OMG I wish this was the only problem I had with neighbors (especially those who blew off fireworks for the last week every nite).
I understand your frustration,but I assume that isn't the only thing they do right?We all have to live together and get over the little stuf
Load More Replies...Where did the slide blocked the traffic? Cops should ask for pics next time. Though they had fun with kids.great.
I think the Officers did right! Hope the kids give them respect now!
my question is... where do they get that long a*s tub like thing to make the slide!! I need them too
Outstanding. Police are the good guys. May God bless them and keep them safe.
All's well that ends well; for the party-goers! Try not to judge the neighbor who complained too harshly. We aren't privileged to read his/her side of the story. Even when it was discovered that no laws were being broken, neighbors who live in close proximity to each other should still be mindful their neighbor's rights when they are exercising their own. Perhaps the neighbor was being difficult. However, perhaps there was an illness being endured making the festivities unbearable. Perhaps they work the night shift. Perhaps they just got their baby down for a nap after they'd all been awake all night doing that babies often do. Just food for thought.
Good for the cops! Some people just have to be in everyone else business. Can't stand seeing anyone else have fun. Good for the police!!
The police have such a hard, serious, and dangerous job.To be able to take some time to have fun with the kids in their community is probably just as valuable to them as it is for the kids. Good on those officers!
Putting soapy water in the road where kids are playing is stupid. After leaving the carwash my brakes never work as good for a minute until they dry and that's soap free. Soaping a vehicles brakes is stupid.
Wow, I want to try that once. It looks awesome. What a cool policeman.
What a total asshat the neighbour must have been. This is a great story and kudos to the cops for being so fun loving. That is community policing.
I saw this on the news and thought that these cops were great. Who says that cops can't have fun with citizens? Hey, if you can't beat them, join them. :) Great people (both cops and the people in this video and these pictures). With all the tensions and anger going on lately around the America and the world, it's great to see things like these. It puts a smile on my and I'm sure on many people's faces that's for sure. If there are more scenes like this, surely there would be less tensions and anger. Stay positive everyone! :)
Very cool enjoyment....nice. like by illinoismedicalimmigration.com
The real question is how can I make me one of this .... *ransacking the shed* I know I bought a roll of tarp a while ago.
Way to go Officers !!! Damn Good Community Relations -- AND Just Damn Good FUN !!!!! I'll bet the Kids will ALWAYS Remember this !! And to the person who called it in -- Damn People Get a Life !!!
That's what nosy neighbors get for sticking their nose where it doesn't belong. I'm glad everyone had fun. on a side note does the male officer not seem like he is the world's biggest human being? Although the female cop seems like a tiny woman but still what a gigantic gigantic man. if I was a criminal I'd be terrified at the thought of him coming anywhere near me. Big Teddy when happy but I don't wouldn't wanna get on his bad side
Awesome Asheville PD! Jez..Officer Jones is HUGE! Also agree with Captain Planet down there. Wonder if the neighboor's first name is Ebenezer?
thats cool. Hopefully we see more good actions in more poor neighborhoods
IT WAS A GOOD THING THEY WERE WHITE!! IF THEY HAD BEEN BLACK, GUNS DRAWN, HANDCUFFS, AND ARRESTS!! BLACK KIDS HAVE DONE LESS AND IT NEVER ENDS THIS WAY!!
ALL I CAN SAY IS, IT WAS GOOD THEY WERE WHITE!! IF THEY HAD BEEN BLACK, GUNS DRAWN, HANDCUFFS, AND ARRESTS!! BLACK HAVE DONE LESS, BUT IT DIDN'T END LIKE THIS!!
You f*****g ignorant s**t! My best friend robbed gang raped and murdered in the highschool gym locker room by 2 white guys and an Asian. They were all well to do families middle class or better. You need to get some f*****g help. Black thugs are just made famous in rap videos. Any color can be like this. Thug life don't care how much pigment you have
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