Two firefighters have been charged with malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct after a video of a baseball field being flooded went viral on social media, as they were accused of doing it as revenge.
Back in July, the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts, a baseball team in Maryland, found themselves going viral on social media. It wasn’t because of a big home run or jaw-dropping catch, however.
The team caught the eye of social media users because their game had to be delayed as their field was flooded after gallons of water had been sprayed over the fence from their neighboring fire house.
“Gallons of water were sprayed over the fence from the fire department after a ball hit a pickup truck parked by the station. That water has created a pond in the center,” they posted before players chimed in with clips of their own.
Firefighters face prison time over viral baseball dispute
Well, as per NBC Washington, two firefighters have been charged over the incident, with one admitting to being “frustrated” by baseballs damaging property.
Montgomery County Fire Captain Christopher Reilly and firefighter Alan Barnes are the ones being charged. Barnes backed the fire engine out of the firehouse and removed the hose before Reilly stood on top of it and sprayed a stream of water over the fence for three minutes.
As per a court filing, Reilly apparently told two Thunderbolts players that he did to get their attention and because of “frustration due to repeated incidents involving baseballs striking personal vehicles and equipment.”
NBC Washington also reported that both firefighters have been removed from their roles ahead of pending court dates in October.
A conviction for malicious destruction of property also carries a possible prison sentence of up to three years.
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