CHARLTON (CBS) – A Charlton mom says her local library crossed the line when they sent police to collect her daughter’s overdue library books.
Her mom says the 5-year-old girl was so afraid that she burst into tears.
Charlton Police Sergeant Dan Dowd stopped by the home of Shannon Benoit to let her know that her daughter had two books several months overdue which needed to be returned or paid for.
“I thought it was way overboard,” says Benoit. “I closed my door, I looked at my daughter and she started crying.”
Hailey asked her mom if the police were going to arrest her. Hailey says, “I was scared.”
They found and returned the books, but Hailey’s mom argues that sending a cop to their house was like pounding a ten penny nail with a sledge hammer.
Even Sgt. Dowd admits he wasn’t real keen on it.
“Nobody wanted to, on this end to get involved in it,” says Sgt. Dowd. “But the library contacted us, and the chief delegated, and apparently I was one of the low men on the totem pole.”
But state law does outline a misdemeanor for such things, and police thought a friendly reminder might make a better impression and get better results than a cold summons to court.
Isn’t it funny what some people think is an acceptable way of spending tax payers money?
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well it the parent’s fault – but i wouldn’t say wrong but it does teach responsibility and accountability.
all i gotta say is BAD BOYS! whatcha gonna do!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_ZAOxc5zXI
well it the parent’s fault – but i wouldn’t say wrong but it does teach responsibility and accountability.
all i gotta say is BAD BOYS! whatcha gonna do!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_ZAOxc5zXI
lol John did u read the article it is a lil girl lol
lol John did u read the article it is a lil girl lol
“WHAT?! This is ridiculous. Why they send cops to the little girl’s house just for overdue book? SMMFH” Yes , I did but my android is swrewing up. so I’m using my computer to fix that. My bad, android fault
“WHAT?! This is ridiculous. Why they send cops to the little girl’s house just for overdue book? SMMFH” Yes , I did but my android is swrewing up. so I’m using my computer to fix that. My bad, android fault
Some people are idiots, so I guess u don’t have to be smart to work in a library
Some people are idiots, so I guess u don’t have to be smart to work in a library
That’s just dumb
and while those police are being sent out for bs real criminals are getting away…smh
and while those police are being sent out for bs real criminals are getting away…smh
I love ur web. tht nice especialy the YMCMB video clip
I love ur web. tht nice especialy the YMCMB video clip
Overboard. Library books? Meanwhile murders are going unsolved? SMFH.
Overboard. Library books? Meanwhile murders are going unsolved? SMFH.
Well where is all the commen cents?
Well where is all the commen cents?