Little Red River vandals to pay big fines for their crimes
Anyone caught tagging or damaging P.A.’s Little Red River Park property will have to cough-up some major cash.
The city has reviewed the current fines because of ongoing vandalism in the park, parks manager Alissa Baker said. The most recent incident incurred $7,500 to $8,000 worth of damage to park property when the gate was rammed.
“Under the current bylaw, offenders are subject to a minimum fine of $25 which doesn’t go a long way to deterring inappropriate activity such as vandalism, trespassing and unsanctioned motorized vehicle use in the park,” Baker said.
She suggested the fines increase to $500 and the city be allowed to charge offenders for damages.