Washington Girls Caught Harassing Neighbor Over Halloween Decor and Rainbow Flag: ‘That’s Actually So Scary’
WASHINGTON — A woman in Washington says she has been repeatedly harassed by neighborhood kids who objected to her Halloween decorations and a rainbow flag displayed outside her home. The confrontation, which included a group of young girls knocking on her door and speaking into her Ring camera, escalated a years-long feud between the resident and some neighbors and prompted the family to file a police report.
In video shared with social media, a cluster of teenage girls approaches the front porch and begins lecturing the homeowner through the camera. One child says, “Jesus loves you. Read the Bible. Stop celebrating Halloween,” while another tells her to “turn away from your sins.” The group also attacked the homeowner’s Baphomet skull wreath and the rainbow flag, calling the decorations “wrong” and demanding she remove them. At one point the children say, “Jesus loves you but he hates the things that you do.”
“That’s Actually So Scary”: The Harassment and Context
The woman’s sister, who posted the footage and context, said the homeowner has faced harassment from neighbors for more than two years — and that animosity spikes every Halloween. According to the sister, the harassment moved beyond verbal requests and into vandalism, with decorations damaged during previous seasons. The latest incident stands out because young children were the ones confronting a stranger at her door, and the family felt threatened enough to involve police.
Several of the girls targeted the homeowner’s rainbow flag, calling it immoral. One told her, “That’s ugly — take that off.” Another demanded the homeowner remove a wreath with a skull image, referring to it as an “ugly rat” and accusing the resident of celebrating Satan. The family says the repeated nature of these encounters — and the fact that the children recorded themselves talking to the Ring camera — made the home feel unsafe.
@notkarleefay as someone that was born and raised christian and studied the bible for 22 years, i wanna talk. bc CLEARLY they learned nothing from sunday school. #ringdoorbell #christianlove #caughtoncamera #lgbt
Community Reaction and Calls For Consequences
Social media users reacted strongly to the footage. Many condemned the children’s behavior and urged the family to pursue legal action. One commenter wrote, “That’s actually so scary that those girls are willing to knock on random strangers’ homes in this political climate…” Others recommended the homeowner press charges or seek a criminal trespass warning. “Trespass them. Have an officer ask them not to return. If they continue to return, ask that they be criminally trespassed,” one user suggested.
Some commenters expressed sorrow at what the incident reveals about parenting and community influence. “This actually makes me so sad. I can’t believe people have children just to fill them with hatred,” one viewer said. Others tried to imagine a corrective outcome, quipping that the girls would likely be dressing up for Halloween themselves in a few years: “Stop celebrating Halloween — and in three years they will be dressing up as the Lorax.”
Several neighbors urged the homeowner to contact both the HOA and the parents of the children. “Call the police don’t wait, because it will set a tone. And the HOA should also be contacting the homeowners/parents,” one resident commented, adding that the kids are “old enough to know better.”
Why This Matters: Safety, Free Expression, and Boundaries
This episode highlights two community fault lines: the tension between free expression (holiday décor and flags) and neighbors who object on religious or moral grounds, and the role of parents and local institutions in teaching children respectful boundaries. Experts on neighborhood conflicts say that repeated, targeted harassment — especially when it involves trespassing or vandalism — can cross into criminal behavior regardless of the ages involved.
The family’s decision to file a police report reflects a desire for official documentation and intervention so the pattern can be addressed formally. Local law enforcement can issue warnings, document complaints for future action, and, if necessary, request parents or guardians to ensure the behavior stops.
If you’ve experienced harassment over decorations or flags, document the incidents, report vandalism to police, and consider contacting your homeowners association. For more neighborhood safety and community accountability coverage, visit NapervilleLocal.com for updates and practical advice.
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