SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man arrested for mowing unkempt grass at a public park says he just wanted to make his city look nice.
John Hamilton said he took control of the situation because the grass in Sandusky’s Central Park was about a foot high.
According to a police report, a witness said Hamilton was blowing grass onto the sidewalk and shredding trash in the park that had not been picked up. Police said they arrested the 48-year-old Hamilton after he refused to stop mowing and charged him with obstructing official business and disorderly conduct.
City Manager Matt Kline called the arrest unfortunate and said he understands Hamilton’s frustration. Kline said budget cuts have left Sandusky understaffed for seasonal maintenance work.
They bust this guy for “obstructing official business.” –If there was anyone taking care of this “official business” he wouldn’t have needed to step up and try to handle the problem himself.
Who knew that good deeds were against the law in Sandusky?
I’d wager the complaint came from someone who’s job it is to mow city lawns and who is afraid that this might catch on.
