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Cheri Fiorilli, who purchased the hoop for several neighbor boys that regularly help her with yard work, attempted to stop police this week as they dragged the hoop away behind their vehicle.
According to Cleveland police, the young boys have been repeatedly warned that they are breaking the law by playing basketball in the street. Cell phone video captured by Fiorilli revealed one officer’s refusal to give any leeway regarding the hoop.
“There’s no warning,” the officer said. “There’s nothing I can do. There’s no leeway.”
Not only did officers confiscate the hoop, but Fiorilli was threatened with arrest before finally receiving a ticket.
“I need to see your driver’s license again,” one officer asks. “If not, I have to arrest you for refusing to comply.” MORE HERE