When mischievous boys were caught targeting homes in Florida last week, the local sheriff's office used an old-fashioned solution for punishment.
The Walton County Sheriff's Office posted a photo of the teens washing a police car Sunday and explained the incident in a Facebook post.
The agency said, “This bubble has a story.'' “But this story begins with six teenagers and a few eggs thrown into hot water.”
Police said a group of teenagers bought 24 eggs “to use as projectiles to decorate their homes and cars” and went on a drive.
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Instead of filing criminal charges, the officers put the mischievous boys to work. (Walton County Sheriff's Office, via Facebook)
“The Walton County Sheriff's Office was able to pursue these matters and a compromise was reached,” the Facebook post said.
The officers put the teens to work instead of filing criminal charges. They instructed the group to come to the station at 6:30 a.m. to wash their cars.
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Instead of filing criminal charges, the officers put the mischievous boys to work. (Walton County Sheriff's Office, via Facebook)
“In lieu of criminal charges being filed, the teens spent the day washing cars, washing the victim's car, police cars, fire trucks, and any other vehicle they happened to stop by, free of charge,” police said in a statement.
“We strongly believe in solving crimes, but we also believe in solving problems,” the post added. “If you need us, we're here.”
Local residents approved of the decision, with many posting positive messages in the Facebook comments section.
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The Walton County Sheriff's Office chose to wash the car instead of charging the teens. (Walton County Sheriff's Office, via Facebook)
“He's so smart and teaches lessons that kids will always remember and hopefully their parents will too!!” said one Floridian.
“I remember washing a few fire trucks and police cars at the time,” another wrote. “Lessons learned.”
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