In an interview with the Problem Solvers, Wallin said, “I find it hard to believe with all the things going on in our communities, the only way to resolve a situation like this was to handcuff a father in front of his daughter.”
The sign at Donelson Park said “Closed” but in smaller print reads, “in groups of no more than 4 persons, parks remain open for walking, hiking, biking, running and similar activities.”
In a blog post Thursday, acting Madison Police Chief Vic Wahl says that while there has generally been “very good compliance” with the “safer at home” order, “officers have responded to a number of informal ‘gatherings’ (parties) held in private residences in violation of the order.”
Police spokesman Joel DeSpain said the department hasn’t issued any citations for the violations but did share them with the city attorney’s office.
The 11th letter issued to a person was issued Tuesday to West head football coach Brad Murphy. It alleged Murphy violated the state order by hosting a practice at the school for about 15 boys.
Exercise is a good thing!
