Crime & Safety
Police Blotter: Golf Carts Aren't for Kids
The following arrest information was supplied by the Avon police department. It does not indicate a conviction.
A boy was hospitalized July 6 after he fell out of a golf cart another boy was driving.
The accident happened around 5:05 p.m. at Belmont Drive and Steeple Chase. The boy driving the golf card told police he was trying to turn left from Steeple Chase onto Belmont when the other boy stood up in the cart, fell out of the cart and hit his head.
Police discussed with the driver’s parents the possible consequences of letting an unlicensed minor drive a golf cart.
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The injured boy’s condition was not available.
A Real Ding-Dong
One of two men spotted selling cleaning products door-to-door in town turned out to be wanted in Indiana for violating probation.
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A Stoney Ridge Road resident called Avon police July 6 when, after asking the men to show their soliciting permits, they “acted suspicious” and left. Police found the two men down the road and discovered the outstanding warrant.
The man was taken into custody and turned over to Indiana officials.
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