Update #2: DS1, his GF, and I drove to Seward tonight. DS2 caused a medium-sized ruckus in in town. He wound up getting pepper sprayed (in fact the cop had to pull a gun on him because DS2 shoved his hands in his pockets) because he was not cooperative in the least. I had already told them hours before of his mental issues. So they took him to the local hospital and he received a psyche eval. He'll be staying there for a couple days and they will transport him to the our psychiatric facilities.
Also, somehow my truck was damaged on the passenger side. He either hit a guardrail or went into a ditch or perhaps someone ran into it after he parked it at the hotel. He didn't try to drive it once he got into Seward.
Just got home after a six-hour round-trip drive and I'm exhausted but too jazzed to sleep right away.
He's been located. He drove all the way to Seward which is about 2-1/2 hours south of Anchorage. He hasn't been arrested yet, but the police there have been called because of his behavior. Right now he's at a hotel and I have to figure out a way to get my truck back. Luckily I filed a report about my vehicle because that's how they determined who he was.
THANK YOU everyone for your concern and support. I love you all.
I can't do anything now but wait, but I just have to get this off my chest.
As some of you may already know, DS2 has paranoid schizophrenia. He lives above me in a separate unit. He's chosen to go off his meds for at least a year...if not more. In December 2015, he checked himself into a mental health ward at the local hospital because he was concerned he was going to hurt himself, so he does know what to do if things get too bad for him.
This morning when I got up, my truck wasn't in the parking lot. I went outside and there were no footprints, as we had snowfall after midnight last night so it was late last night when my truck went bye-bye. DS2 has a key to my truck that I gave him over a year. Every once in awhile, he's asked to borrow the truck to go to the store, which is perfectly fine with me. So, this morning, trying to compose myself and verify if the truck had perhaps been stolen by a stranger, I went up to his unit. It was unlocked (which is unusual for him) and he wasn't home. So I'm assuming he has the truck, and it hasn't been "stolen".
I've texted and called him to no avail. His brothers haven't heard from him since yesterday. I asked his younger brother to contact his friends to see if they've seen him.
He's been fairly good at maintaining himself without his medications (even though I told him he shouldn't be doing that). He decided last week he wanted to get sober by getting off the weed and alcohol, which is what he has used to self medicate. As a result I know he's been a raw nerve and has been restless. His paranoia has been increasing since he stopped. I talked to him yesterday after work because he had thrown the deadbolt on the alleyway entrance and I couldn't get inside. It has a key pad and all the tenants have an access code to get it, so he shouldn't have thrown the deadbolt (he did it Monday night and locked out the other tenant--she had to call him to unlock it). I chided him for throwing the deadbolt and he apologized. He did it because he was paranoid of someone getting in. While I was talking to him, I noticed his color was off. When he's stressed he gets dark circles under his eyes and it shows on his face. I thought to myself "I need to talk to him about this later".
I'm scared you guys. He totally knows better than to use my truck without my permission. He knows it's "crazy" because he knows how I would react. I'm hoping that he (if he was the one who has the truck) has perhaps checked himself in at a mental facility so he won't hurt himself. DS1's GF is in the mental health industry. She told me she's heading over to the psychiatric facility and the hospital to see if my truck is there. If not, I'm going to start calling around. I've already notified the police, and they currently have it listed as a "failure to return". I can file a stolen vehicle report in seven days if it's not returned by then. Since I talked to DS2 around 5 p.m. yesterday, I'm going to wait until today at 5:00 p.m. to file a "missing person" report.
I'm scared. Thank you for listening--I don't know what else to do at this point except pray.
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Post by mom2twoboys on Feb 22, 2017 14:21:32 GMT -5
I am so sorry. That would have me worried. Hopefully he is found and getting some help. I couldn't imagine the thoughts that go through your head when your child is missing. I really hope he is somewhere safe and you find him soon.
Needless to say I'm feeling hugely preoccupied right now. I took a cab to work because I have work things to do, but it's better than staying at home and looking out the window all day.
"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
I know in certain cases police departments are able to ping the missing persons cell phone to help locate them. I work in mental health and have seen similar situations. I'm so sorry
Post by themysteriouswife on Feb 22, 2017 14:36:28 GMT -5
I understand exactly what you are going through. I know you reached out to me when my brother did this a few weeks ago. The pain that the family feels when the loved one pulls this foolishness is unbareable. Unfortunely, you are right. You have to wait it out. I hope he comes home soon. Living with a mental illness is exhausting for everyone. I'm extremely sorry,
Post by yourmother on Feb 22, 2017 14:39:14 GMT -5
I'm so sorry you are going through this. Please keep us updated. Have you notified the police about him so that they are aware of his mental health situation and are aware that he is not a threat, but someone who needs help?
I am so, so, so sorry:( I would not file anything more with the state/police about your car,especially if the driver is mentally ill.
I understand why it is done and the good reasoning for it; as they find the car, they find the person, but it can get out of control quickly resulting in additional criminal charges and even worse..The police will read just the car was stolen and everything after that stop will be related to the "theft" of that car.
If he is having an episode and the cops sees the car, turns around, tries to pull him over, he refuse; it would get bad.
I have seen these issues too much. At minimum he can and will be charged with theft.
I hope you find him soon!MH is so fucking horrible.