Chief Rost Refuses to Return Kids Skateboards

A few weeks ago a couple of kids skateboarding in Crafton were stopped by Chief Rost and issued citations for disorderly conduct (not sure how that's being disorderly). He also confiscated their skateboards and since then has refused to return them. A father of one of the kids attended a council meeting and requested clarification on how the Chief can continue to hold their skateboards. He raised some good points. If your stopped for DUI and your car is towed, you can pay the tow/impound fee and get the car back.

This seems like a little much considering its only a skateboard and the kids were just being kids. The Mayor has refused to ask the Chief to return the skateboards. With the little research I did, I can not find any legal means by which Chief Rost can keep these skateboards. In fact the borough ordinance clearly outlines skateboarding in the borough of Crafton.

This is obviously an abuse of power and the last thing the borough needs is another lawsuit on their hands, especially over a skateboard.

Now you may think this is silly to even write about or care about, but it underlines the inadequacies in the Crafton Police Department and the irresponsibility of the Mayor. Why not focus more energy on crime prevention? For example, drug activity, burglaries, murders, etc.

Get my point?

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