The BB chipped T he pain T and Broke T he window.

The crime seemed so unnecessary, but it is nothing new for her area of Church Street, says Michelle Seddelmeyer, who has lived in her home for 10 years. In one instance, someone driving by began shooting toward her home with a pellet gun while her family was in their yard with their kids and neighbors — certainly a startling experience.

“It scared us all to death,” she says. “We’ve had all kinds of weird things happen on this street.”

The Victim: Jonathan and Michelle Seddelmeyer

The Crime: Criminal mischief

Date: Sunday, June 23

Location: 10300 block of Church

The most recent weird crime involved someone shooting a BB at her husband’s truck, scratching some paint and breaking a window. It was expected to cost about $400 to repair and was quite a hassle to deal with. That same night, four other neighbors in the area experienced the same type of vandalism. Seddelmeyer called police, but admits there is not much they can do unless someone is able to get a license plate number.

“It’s a bunch of jerks,” Seddelmeyer understandably says of the culprits.

Officer Joe Schultz of the Dallas Police Northeast Patrol Division says that to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of criminal mischief, it is strongly recommended not to park on the street, which makes your car a more likely target.

“Parking in a garage would be ideal, but if there isn’t garage space available, park close to your residence, and always park in a well-lit area,” he says. “Citizens are continuously reminded to call 911 to report suspicious activity, which will help prevent criminal mischief and aid in the apprehension of the suspects of illegal activity.”

Crime Numbers

Age of Guillermo Rayas, a Latin man found one midnight in July — he was sprawled out on Arbor Park Drive and suffering from bullet wounds 2

Bullet casings, possibly more, were discovered near the victim 1

Source Dallas Police Department