Monday, July 25, 2011

Browns WR Josh Cribbs found guilty in Cleveland Heights parking ticket battle

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs lost his battle in fighting a $15 parking ticket in Cleveland Heights.

According to Cleveland Heights Municipal Court, Magistrate Schmidt found Cribbs guilty on Thursday. He’ll now have to pay the $15 fine and $50 in court costs.

Cribbs was issued the ticket in June and claimed it was written before the time ran out on his parking meter. He then posted a photo of the ticket on Twitter, along with a picture of the meter that showed he had eight minutes remaining.Josh Cribbs Parking Ticket

Police said that the ticket was issued when the meter was expired, but then someone on the street added more money.

Following the guilty verdict, Cribbs posted this message to his followers on Twitter ( @JoshCribbs16 ):

“I fought hard vs a worthy opponent & lost the battle but the war is far from over (master splinter Voice).... Thanks for all the support Cleveland the Meter Cops will be sure from here on out before writing tickets..... I kept getting objected upon lol I was like Uh ok lol....”

Original story:

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/browns-wr-josh-cribbs-found-guilty-in-cleveland-heights-parking-ticket-battle

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