chmsant Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 WHEELING, W.Va. - City and county attorneys are defending Wheeling police who arrested a man for wearing a Grinch mask while walking along a city street.ADVERTISEMENT Norman Eugene Gray, 42, was arrested Tuesday. He was arraigned and released on a personal recognizance bond. Officers saw Gray about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, told him to take the mask off and not put it on again. Gray removed it and asked why he could not wear it, according to Wheeling police reports. Officers told him wearing masks in public is illegal. Gray said he felt he had a right to wear it and said it was not illegal. He put the mask back on and was arrested. The mask was confiscated. Wheeling City Solicitor Rosemary Humway-Warmuth and Ohio County Prosecutor Scott Smith said masks as well as dark window tinting in vehicles can pose a safety hazard to law enforcement officers and hinder efforts to identify criminal suspects. "When we think about masks, we don't always think of Halloween," Humway-Warmuth said. Smith said wearing a mask or hood in public is a misdemeanor under state law, punishable by a fine of up to $500 or up to a year in jail, or both. Children up to 16 years old can wear masks. Traditional Halloween masks, safety gear used in occupations, theatrical productions, civil defense or protection from bad weather also are legal. :no: :rolleyes: :whistle: Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafirex Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 well that is stupid, if adults can not wear them for safety why kids can, that is so stupid. Kids are the one that should not be allowed as per there safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timan Veteran Posted May 26, 2005 Veteran Share Posted May 26, 2005 lol I remember a cop pulled my sister over, cause her bf (was the passenger) was wearing a monkey mask going down the road. Welcome to VA :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Carlton Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 why was he wearing a grinch mask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeR Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 why was he wearing a grinch mask? 585973543[/snapback] because his heart was too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Smith said wearing a mask or hood in public is a misdemeanor under state law, punishable by a fine of up to $500 or up to a year in jail, or both Wow that is just dumb, what if its raining out and you umbrella busted while crossing the street? A mask maaaaybeee, i can see both sides to that argument, but a hood? They might as well outlaw wearing baseball caps there too. Remind me never to move to W.Virginia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnl404 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Wow that is just dumb, what if its raining out and you umbrella busted while crossing the street?A mask maaaaybeee, i can see both sides to that argument, but a hood? They might as well outlaw wearing baseball caps there too. Remind me never to move to W.Virginia. 585973572[/snapback] Traditional Halloween masks, safety gear used in occupations, theatrical productions, civil defense or protection from bad weather also are legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7R1K3R Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 hahahaha welcome to AMERICA LAND OF THE "FREE" lol great example of how they tout they have soo much freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Roots Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 hahahaha welcome to AMERICA LAND OF THE "FREE" lol great example of how they tout they have soo much freedom. 585974294[/snapback] Yeah, we're actually slaves trying to escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7R1K3R Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 Yeah, we're actually slaves trying to escape. 585980974[/snapback] lol oh yes because u can do whatever u want how u want right. lets face it dumb laws like u cant wear a mask is the reason u guys are considered the country of contradiction. nothin is what it seams an only the rich are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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