Erik
06-03-2009, 02:22 PM
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio man arrested for mowing unkempt grass
at a public park said 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 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.
at a public park said 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 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.