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Fort Scott resident seeks refund for tow; sheriff says deputy deemed vehicle a road hazard
Summary
Glenn Wolf asked Bourbon County commissioners to help recover $460 in towing fees after his truck was removed following a breakdown; Sheriff Bill said deputies had a witness and classified the vehicle as a road hazard, and advised Mr. Wolf to seek legal counsel if he pursues reimbursement.
Glenn Wolf told the Bourbon County Commission that his truck was towed after a breakdown near Highway 54 and asked the panel to help recover about $460 in towing fees. "I think I should be refunded that money because I made an effort to get back," Wolf said, describing that he and a brother pulled the vehicle off the highway and that it was gone when they returned the next day.
Sheriff Bill responded that a deputy had a witness who reported the vehicle had been at the location for multiple days and that the deputy determined the truck presented a road hazard. "The deputy made the decision to tow that vehicle based to a road hazard," the sheriff said, and noted the deputy reported attempts to contact a phone number on the vehicle registration.
The sheriff said the orange sticker on Wolf's truck is a case marker rather than a 72-hour guarantee and that Mr. Wolf was informed he could pursue legal counsel for reimbursement. Commissioners said the dispute was between the citizen and the sheriff's office and suggested formal legal avenues if Mr. Wolf wished to seek repayment.
Why it matters: The exchange clarified county policy and practice for towing in alleged road-hazard situations and highlighted a citizen request for assistance that the commission declined to adjudicate directly.
What happens next: The sheriff suggested Mr. Wolf can seek legal counsel; commissioners did not direct county staff to take further action on the refund request.
