Lockland Man Faces Jury Trial for Spray Painting Warnings on Neighborhood Potholes

LOCKLAND, Ohio — A retired volunteer firefighter in the small town of Lockland just north of Cincinnati, has found himself embroiled in a legal battle after attempting to address the issue of deteriorating road conditions in his neighborhood. Gregory Strole, 66, has been charged with criminal mischief for using spray paint to mark large, hazardous potholes, which he claims was done to alert fellow motorists and prevent accidents. Strole, who diligently served his community as a firefighter for years, took it upon himself to highlight these dangerous potholes after witnessing multiple near-accidents. His actions, though … Read more