[The people have spoken]

Lucky for the homeowner this happened in NC and not NY, CA, etc.

[Vigilanteman]

As an economist, I can't help but marvel at the money the homeowner saved taxpayers over the years.

It costs roughly $40,000 per year to keep one incarcerated whereas each one costs society roughly $250,000 per year in criminal activity if they are NOT in the hoosegow.

So while prison is about a 6 to 1 bargain, putting them down for a dirt nap is an even more lopsided bargain for society.