The Town of Crawford is dealing with new-found damage to their town park restrooms, and unfortunately, it isn’t the first time.

This comes after a statement on social media from Town of Crawford Supervisor Charles E Carnes last week.

“Once again we have had major damage to our restrooms at the Town Park in Pine Bush. We will be placing port-a-johns at the Town Park and the regular restrooms will only be open on a limited basis for events,” Carnes wrote. “The damage is costly and this activity has to stop. I will not list the things they did to our facility as it is repulsive and destructive. It is a shame that we have young people who seem to think this is acceptable to do to public property and rest assured if we find who does this sort of thing we will press charges and pursue damages. I will be reaching out to the District Attorney to discuss our legal options regarding criminal charges.”

Crawford Town Park is located on Red Mills Road, and hosts games, ceremonies, newly instated pickleball courts, playground equipment and more.

While it isn’t known who is responsible for the damage, Carnes noted that there were both regular park users there last week, as well as players there for an all-star game. The all-star game includes out-of-towners.

While Carnes mentioned that it could’ve been angry ball players, they’re weighing all options.

“At least a few from the all-star game were not happy about the way the game went and may have been responsible, as they were seen doing other damage around the fields. Once again we are determining if it was the all star game crowd or teenagers using the park,” said Carnes.

Despite there being an open investigation, no arrests have been made. However, Carnes is set on figuring out who is responsible and involving law enforcement as needed.

“It truly is a shame that our younger people seem to think this behavior is acceptable. We will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law even though the bail reform law does very little to punish those responsible and these laws needs to be fixed,” Carnes said. “There has to be consequences for your actions.”

Further action will be decided at the upcoming town board meeting this Thursday at 7 p.m.