Katy Trail Vandalism Reviewed

Janine Davis Record Staff Writer
Posted 11/7/19

Marthasville police and county law enforcement along with state natural resources officials are keeping a close watch on Katy Trail restrooms after vandals caused significant damage to the …

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Katy Trail Vandalism Reviewed

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Marthasville police and county law enforcement along with state natural resources officials are keeping a close watch on Katy Trail restrooms after vandals caused significant damage to the Marthasville facilities over the summer months.A spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources confirmed two acts of vandalism over the summer that caused the shutdown of park restrooms and resulted in costly repairs.In two separate incidences, the perpetrators put rocks and paper products in the toilets at the restrooms. Repairs cost taxpayers about $800 in auger rentals, professional clearing of the line and hydro scrubbing of the line, the DNR spokesperson said.The costs do not include staff time and other related expenses such as fuel.Local law enforcement, city officials and the Marthasville Chamber of Commerce are working with DNR to make sure the incidents stop.“Between city and county, we’ve got extra patrols that we’re conducting at random,” said Marthasville Police Chief Gene Jenkins, stating that officers are tracking every license number of cars during the patrols.“We would like to thank the Marthasville Chamber of Commerce and the city of Marthasville for their help and support in addressing these incidents,” DNR said in a statement.Law enforcement and DNR ask for anyone with information about the vandalism to contact the Marthasville Police Department.Katy Trial Vandalism Reviewed


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