I let frustration with my neighbor’s loud motorcycle get the best of me
My neighbor (Jeremiah), who lives right next door, recently got a motorcycle. At first I was happy for him, but after a few weeks he started revving it repeatedly late at night—often around 9–9:30pm for long stretches (20–30 minutes or more). I have a wife and kids, and it started becoming really disruptive.
After about a month of this, I asked him directly to stop. He seemed understanding and told me he would. The next night, though, the noise started again and was even worse.
I was already frustrated, and I made a very bad decision in the moment. I went over and attempted to cut what I thought was his throttle cable. I was not thinking clearly and I regret it deeply. I later realized I actually cut the brake cable instead. Today, he ended up crashing his motorcycle nearby. He wasn’t seriously injured, but he was still hurt.
I feel responsible, guilty, and honestly overwhelmed by what I’ve done. I know I crossed a line and this could have been much worse.
I’m not sure what my next steps should be, both ethically and legally. I’m looking for honest perspectives on how to handle this situation going forward.