“””Actually they are. Home invasions are most often a falling out among drug dealers and thieves.
Got it straight from a cop’s mouth.”””
This is correct. They are becoming very common amongst drug dealers and thieves because they are less likely to be prosecuted successfully (victim does not want to say they stole their drugs) or reported.
And yes.... that is my opinion after 14 years as one of those law enforcement types some of you hate so much.
However, there seems to be more (or more stories at least) non-criminal victims which is troubling. It is a problem when it involves other criminals (often results in murder and terrorized kids) but it is especially frightening when Grandma and Grandpa are the victims that get pistol-whipped for a little cash and other small valuables they might possess.
Some of these “crews” are very organized and very violent.
I think you’re correct in that the times are achanging. and, in all due respect (thank you for your service), I’d bet you’re mixing the rampant drug crimes (busted or otherwise) in with the drug dealer shoots drug buyer or drug buyer shoots drug dealer stories. Of course you could be living in a large city, in which case, maybe the math works.....just surprised me that Salt Lake City would be one of them!