Blotter is a light-hearted look at some of the unusual things that happen on the police beat in Bay County.
Laws vary so widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction that people can sometimes unwittingly tread into illegal acts — but they could just need a reminder.
That happened at a local auto repair shop. The night security guard was making his rounds when he noticed a guy trying to hoist a single tire over the yard’s fence, with him on the outside.
The guard grabbed the other side of the tire, now nearly over the fence, and engaged in an impromptu game of tug-o-war. The game was on with neither side prevailing until the guard reminded the man that he would call the cops if he didn’t let go.
Apparently realizing the additional teammates could give the guard an advantage, the man forfeited the game, released the tire and scurried off.