I am writing regarding the article about the Lake County Sheriff”s Office (LCSO) application for a state grant to patrol OHMV activity in Lake County.
As an off-road enthusiast I am aware that the majority of off-roaders are legal law-abiding citizens safely enjoying our sport.
With the dangerously rising gang and crime activity in Lake County I prefer that our LCSO resources be concentrated on such activity instead of diverted to off-roading where crime is rare.
Patrolling off-road areas would amount to a waste of tax-payer funds from a near bankrupt state while Lake County crime catapults.
Gangs, vandalism, recent robberies and murders should be the primary focus of LCSO over street patrol and off-roading should be left alone as an individual freedom.
Craig Stankiewicz
Kelseyville
