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CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Teens accused of using e-bikes to damage basketball and pickleball courts in Beaver County
A group of teens is accused of using e-bikes to damage newly refinished basketball and pickleball courts in Monaca, Beaver County. After doing a $145,000 project to upgrade Antoline Park, borough manager David Kramer Jr. says five teens damaged the newly paved courts. "Paint was almost still drying. This was only a month old. So, it's still brand new, so to have this done that early was a shot in the gut," he said on Friday. Cameras in the park caught the teens on Monday night doing burnouts and jumps on e-bikes, leaving tire marks all over the court. In some cases, the e-bikes tore up the paint and pavement. "They did quite a bit of damage here for a new park," Kramer said on Friday. Crews came back on Thursday to do repairs. While the bill hasn't arrived, it could cost $10,000 to $12,000. "I get kids will be kids, but that was a little bit of a stretch," Kramer said. Police have spoken with the parents of three of the five kids. Kramer spoke with a parent himself, who says their kid did wrong. In a post, he says the parents may have to pay to cover the cost of the damage. "We'll get them back into the park to help clean up the park and see what all we do on a daily basis to keep this nice for the community," Kramer said. The bigger concern he has is e-bike behavior, as they are not allowed in the parks, and there have been people not following the rules of the road "Not wearing helmets, not obeying traffic rules, stop signs, things like that. Sooner or later, it could get unfortunate. There could be an accident. That's what we're concerned about," Kramer said. To ensure more safety and less vandalism, the borough plans to add more signage to parks.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
‘Can we have nice things?': Provo Police ask public for help identifying arson suspect who damaged park
PROVO, Utah () — Provo Police are asking the public for help after the second arson incident at a popular park in the city caused extensive damage. According to a press release from Provo City, the Quail Orchard Park has been vandalized for the second time in the last two months. Both incidents involved arson, and the estimated damages of the most recent incident are $122,000. Around 3 a.m. on July 10, Provo Police and Provo Fire were dispatched to a fire at Quail Orchard Park. Upon arrival, they discovered a fire that caused 'extensive damage' to the playground structure, slide, tarp overhang, and soft surfacing at the park. Provo Parks and Recreation assessed the damages and found that replacement costs would total around $122,000, money that Provo says the city does not have in its budget. READ NEXT: Provo man dies in climbing accident in Glacier National Park 'It is disappointing to see this unnecessary damage undermine the hard work, planning, and community investment that goes into our parks and facilities,' Doug Robins, Provo Parks and Recreation Director, is quoted in the release. 'Damage to our community amenities makes it harder to deliver nice things for our citizens.' According to Provo City, the park opened a little less than two years ago, in September 2023. The park cost roughly $5.5 million and covers seven acres. In the short time it's been open, the park has faced multiple vandalism incidents, totaling almost $200,000. In summer 2024, fireworks caused damage to the shade sails and cost $8,000 to replace. On June 30, 2025, another incident of arson caused roughly $66,000 in damages to the playground's stepping platforms. ''Can we have nice things?' is a fair question,' Robins is quoted in the release. 'The answer is yes, but only if we all work together to respect and care for the spaces and amenities that serve our community. When we do, the benefits are shared by everyone.' Provo City is asking anyone who might have information on the arson incidents to contact police at 801-852-6210. 'Vandalism damages are unanticipated impacts to the budget and an unnecessary draw on limited resources,' Robins stated in the release. Threats against public officials persist in year after Trump assassination attempt Butler assassination attempt proved to be turning point for Trump RSL runs unbeaten streak to four with 1-0 victory Unified Police standoff in Magna ends with surrender, suspect in custody Good news: Florida animal shelter's longest resident finds forever home Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
